Qibla direction in El Obeid, Sudan
From El Obeid, the Qibla is 46.7° from true north — northeast (NE). The Kaaba in Mecca is 1,370 km away along the great circle.
Qibla direction from El Obeid
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 El Obeid today
Muslim World League method, local time (Africa/Khartoum). Change the method or Asr school, or get times for your exact location →
How to face the Qibla in El Obeid
- Open your phone’s compass and set it to true north if available.
- Turn until the compass reads 46.7° (NE).
- 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 Sudan
- Khartoum 48.6°
- Omdurman 49.2°
- Khartoum North 49.0°
- Nyala 54.8°
- Port Sudan 53.1°
- Kassala 28.0°
- Al Qadarif 29.2°
- Kosti 38.6°
- Wad Medani 39.6°
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in El Obeid: sun times for El Obeid.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in El Obeid?
From El Obeid, Sudan, the Qibla is 46.7° from true north, which is northeast (NE). Face this direction to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
How far is El Obeid from Mecca?
El Obeid is about 1,370 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 46.7° 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 El Obeid today?
Today in El Obeid: Fajr 04:37, Dhuhr 11:48, Asr 15:08, Maghrib 17:48, Isha 18:55 (Muslim World League method, local time).