Qibla Direction in Deir ez-Zor
The Qibla direction in Deir ez-Zor is 181.2° from true north (South). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 1,547 km (961 miles) away.
Key takeaways
- The Qibla in Deir ez-Zor is 181.2° from true north (South).
- Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 1,547 km (961 miles).
- Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 181.2°.
- This is the great-circle bearing - the standard method used by mosques worldwide.
Live compass uses your device's magnetometer and needs motion-sensor permission. Hold the phone flat and away from metal for best accuracy.
How to find the Qibla in Deir ez-Zor
- Open this page on your phone. Tap "Use live compass" below and allow motion-sensor access when prompted.
- Hold the phone flat. Keep it level and away from metal, magnets and electronics, which distort the compass.
- Turn until the Kaaba arrow points ahead. The needle marks 181.2°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
- Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 181.2° from north (South) to face Mecca.
Facing the Qibla in Deir ez-Zor
Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Deir ez-Zor that direction is 181.2° from true north (South), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 181.2°. For prayer times in Deir ez-Zor, see the Deir ez-Zor prayer times page.
Common questions
Which direction is the Qibla in Deir ez-Zor?
The Qibla in Deir ez-Zor is 181.2 degrees from true north - roughly South. Point your compass or phone to 181.2 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.
What is the Qibla angle for Deir ez-Zor?
The Qibla angle (bearing) for Deir ez-Zor is 181.2 degrees measured clockwise from true north.
How far is Deir ez-Zor from Mecca?
Deir ez-Zor is about 1,547 km (961 miles) in a straight line from the Kaaba in Mecca.
How do I find the Qibla with my phone?
Tap "Use live compass" above and allow motion access, then hold your phone flat - the arrow points to the Qibla. A magnetic compass works too: align it to 181.2 degrees. Keep away from metal for accuracy.
Is this Qibla direction accurate?
It is the great-circle bearing to the Kaaba, the standard method. Phone compasses can drift, so calibrate your device and, if unsure, check against a nearby mosque's alignment.
Learn how the Qibla in Deir ez-Zor relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.