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Qibla Direction in Setif

Qibla finder for Setif, Algeria · Bearing to the Kaaba, Mecca
Quick answer

The Qibla direction in Setif is 106.8° from true north (East-Southeast). Face this bearing to pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which is about 3,707 km (2,302 miles) away.

Key takeaways

  • The Qibla in Setif is 106.8° from true north (East-Southeast).
  • Distance to the Kaaba in Mecca: about 3,707 km (2,302 miles).
  • Use the live phone compass below, or set a manual compass to 106.8°.
  • This is the great-circle bearing - the standard method used by mosques worldwide.
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106.8°
East-Southeast · from true north
Distance to Mecca ≈ 3,707 km

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 Setif

  1. Open this page on your phone. Tap "Use live compass" below and allow motion-sensor access when prompted.
  2. Hold the phone flat. Keep it level and away from metal, magnets and electronics, which distort the compass.
  3. Turn until the Kaaba arrow points ahead. The needle marks 106.8°; when it points straight in front of you, you are facing the Qibla.
  4. Or use a manual compass. Set an ordinary magnetic compass to 106.8° from north (East-Southeast) to face Mecca.

Facing the Qibla in Setif

Muslims face the Qibla - the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca - for the five daily prayers. From Setif that direction is 106.8° from true north (East-Southeast), the shortest-path (great-circle) bearing used by mosques worldwide. Use the live compass above on a phone, or set a magnetic compass to 106.8°. For prayer times in Setif, see the Setif prayer times page.

Common questions

Which direction is the Qibla in Setif?

The Qibla in Setif is 106.8 degrees from true north - roughly East-Southeast. Point your compass or phone to 106.8 degrees to face the Kaaba in Mecca.

What is the Qibla angle for Setif?

The Qibla angle (bearing) for Setif is 106.8 degrees measured clockwise from true north.

How far is Setif from Mecca?

Setif is about 3,707 km (2,302 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 106.8 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.

The complete guide to prayer times

Learn how the Qibla in Setif relates to daily prayer times, calculation methods and Ramadan.

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