Qibla Direction in Alexandria
The qibla direction in Alexandria is 56.6° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast, and the Kaaba is 10,639 km away along the shortest path over the Earth.
56.6°
Bearing: ENE (east-northeast) from true north Distance: 10,639 km
Which way is qibla in Alexandria?
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Which way is the qibla in Alexandria?
From Alexandria the qibla is 56.6° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
- Bearing
- 56.6° ENE
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,639 km
Updated Sunday, 27 September 2026. Great-circle bearing from Alexandria to the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E), from true north.
Find the qibla with the Sun in Alexandria today
At 16:00 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.
Times are calculated from the Sun's position for the city centre and are exact to about a minute. They change slowly from day to day.
Kaaba direction from Alexandria on the map
Qibla in Alexandria: common questions
Which way is the qibla in Alexandria?
From Alexandria the qibla is 56.6° clockwise from true north, roughly east-northeast. Face that direction to face the Kaaba in Makkah.
How far is Makkah from Alexandria?
The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,639 km from Alexandria along the shortest path over the Earth (a great circle).
Can I find the qibla in Alexandria using the Sun?
At 16:00 the Sun is exactly opposite the qibla: the shadow of an upright pole or door frame points straight toward the Kaaba.