Qibla direction in Esna, Egypt
From Esna, the Qibla is 118.6° from true north — east-southeast (ESE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 858 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from Esna
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 Esna 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 Esna
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 118.6° (ESE).
- 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°
- Assiut 124.3°
- Al Fayyum 132.2°
- Al Khuşūş 136.8°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Esna: sun times for Esna.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Esna?
From Esna, Egypt, the Qibla is 118.6° from true north, which is east-southeast (ESE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Esna from Mecca?
Esna is about 858 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 118.6° 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 Esna today?
Today in Esna: Fajr 05:25, Dhuhr 12:39, Asr 16:03, Maghrib 18:36, Isha 19:48 (Muslim World League method, local time).