Qibla finder / Egypt
Qibla direction from Luxor, 121.4° east-southeast
From Luxor, face 121.4° clockwise from true north to face the Kaaba in Makkah, 872 km away. With a magnetic compass, face 117.1°.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 872 km (542 miles)
- Magnetic compass bearing
- 117.1°
- Magnetic declination
- 4.4° east
- City centre
- 25.6872, 32.6396
How to face the qibla
Stand with a compass and turn until it reads 117.1°. That is 121.4° from true north, adjusted for the 4.4° east magnetic declination in Luxor. Or open the live compass on your phone.
Worked out for the centre of Luxor. Across the city the direction changes by less than a degree.
Guide
Why the qibla is east-southeast from Luxor
The qibla is the direction of the Kaaba, measured along the shortest path over the globe. From Luxor that path leaves heading east-southeast, at 121.4° 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 Luxor is 4.4° east of true north this year, by the World Magnetic Model 2025. That is why the compass bearing, 117.1°, 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 Egypt
| City | Qibla | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 136.1° | SE |
| Alexandria | 135.4° | SE |
| Giza | 135.9° | SE |
| Aswan | 111.3° | ESE |
| Port Said | 143.8° | SE |
| Mansoura | 139.8° | SE |
| Tanta | 137.7° | SE |
| Suez | 140.9° | SE |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 141.2° | SE |
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 Luxor?
The qibla from Luxor is 121.4° from true north, which is east-southeast. With an ordinary magnetic compass, face 117.1°.
How far is Luxor from Makkah?
About 872 km (542 miles) in a straight line over the globe.
Why is the qibla east-southeast from Luxor?
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.