Qibla direction in Eritrea
From Asmara, the Qibla is 7.8° from true north, north (N). The Kaaba in Mecca is 683 km away along the great circle.
Qibla by city in Eritrea
Bearings are from true north, largest cities first. Each city has a Qibla page with the compass and a prayer-times page with today and the next seven days.
| City | Bearing | Direction | To Mecca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asmaraprayer times | 7.8° | north (N) | 683 km |
How to face the Qibla in Eritrea
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if the app allows it.
- Turn until the compass reads the bearing of your city from the table above.
- You are now facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
If the compass only shows magnetic north, correct for the local magnetic declination. For the bearing at your exact position rather than the city centre, the live Qibla finder uses your device location and compass.
Also for Eritrea: prayer times for your location and sunrise and sunset in Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Eritrea?
From Asmara, the only city of Eritrea in this list, the Qibla is 7.8° from true north, which is north (N). Face that bearing to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is Asmara from Mecca?
Asmara is about 683 km from the Kaaba in Mecca, measured along the great circle, the shortest path over the surface of the Earth.