Qibla finder / Algeria
Qibla direction from Algiers, 105.4° east-southeast
From Algiers, face 105.4° clockwise from true north to face the Kaaba in Makkah, 3,926 km away. With a magnetic compass, face 103.3°.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 3,926 km (2,440 miles)
- Magnetic compass bearing
- 103.3°
- Magnetic declination
- 2.1° east
- City centre
- 36.7538, 3.0588
How to face the qibla
Stand with a compass and turn until it reads 103.3°. That is 105.4° from true north, adjusted for the 2.1° east magnetic declination in Algiers. Or open the live compass on your phone.
Worked out for the centre of Algiers. Across the city the direction changes by less than a degree.
Guide
Why the qibla is east-southeast from Algiers
The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba, measured along the shortest path over the globe. From Algiers that path leaves heading east-southeast, at 105.4° from true north. Flat maps distort this route, so it can look wrong on a map even though it is the true direction.
A compass points to magnetic north, which in Algiers is 2.1° east of true north this year, by the World Magnetic Model 2025. That is why the compass bearing, 103.3°, differs from the true bearing.
Someone far from Makkah faces the direction (jihah) of the Kaaba. A small turn to the left or right does not affect the prayer, and a prayer made after a genuine effort stays valid even if you later learn you were slightly off.
Other madhhabs
- Shafi'i
- The stronger view is to aim at the Kaaba itself by your best effort, even from far away.
- Maliki, Hanbali
- Facing the direction is enough, as in the Hanafi school.
Qibla from other cities in Algeria
| City | Qibla | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Oran | 100.9° | E |
| Constantine | 108.2° | ESE |
| Annaba | 110.2° | ESE |
| Blida | 104.8° | ESE |
| Setif | 106.8° | ESE |
| Batna | 106.6° | ESE |
Checked by our team. For a more accurate answer to your own situation, consult a scholar.
Questions
Good to know
What is the qibla direction from Algiers?
The qibla from Algiers is 105.4° from true north, which is east-southeast. With an ordinary magnetic compass, face 103.3°.
How far is Algiers from Makkah?
About 3,926 km (2,440 miles) in a straight line over the globe.
Why is the qibla east-southeast from Algiers?
The qibla follows the shortest route over the curved Earth to the Kaaba, called a great circle. On a flat map this route looks curved, so the direction can look different from what a map suggests.
How exact do I need to be?
In the Hanafi school, someone far from Makkah faces the general direction of the Kaaba. A small turn to either side does not affect the prayer. Do your best, or follow the direction of your local masjid.