Qibla direction in Assiut, Egypt
From Assiut, the Qibla is 124.3° from true north — southeast (SE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 1,084 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Assiut
Hold a compass or use your phone’s compass app and face the bearing shown above. The bearing is true north, not magnetic north.
Prayer times in Assiut today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Cairo). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in Assiut
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 124.3° (SE).
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Want the bearing for your exact street rather than the city centre? The live Qibla finder uses your device location and, on phones, the built-in compass.
Qibla from other cities in Egypt
- Cairo 136.2°
- Alexandria 135.4°
- Giza 135.9°
- Shubrā al Khaymah 136.5°
- Port Said 143.8°
- Suez 140.8°
- Al Mansurah 139.8°
- Al Maḩallah al Kubrá 138.9°
- Tanta 137.7°
- Al Fayyum 132.2°
- Al Khuşūş 136.8°
- Esna 118.6°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Assiut: sun times for Assiut.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Assiut?
From Assiut, Egypt, the Qibla is 124.3° from true north, which is southeast (SE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Assiut from Mecca?
Assiut is about 1,084 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle (the shortest path over the surface of the Earth).
Should I use true north or magnetic north?
The 124.3° bearing is measured from true north. Phone compasses often show magnetic north, which differs by the local magnetic declination. Set your compass app to true north if it offers the option.
What are the prayer times in Assiut today?
Today in Assiut: Fajr 05:30, Dhuhr 12:44, Asr 16:08, Maghrib 18:41, Isha 19:54 (Muslim World League method, local time).