Masjid Bencoolen (Bencoolen Mosque)
Masjid Bencoolen is unusual among Singapore mosques — the present building is integrated into a mixed-use development on Bencoolen Street, with the prayer halls sitting within a modern high-rise in the heart of the Bras Basah–Bencoolen arts and civic district. It serves office workers, students and residents in the city centre.
Prayer times today · 12 Sep 2026
Times follow the official MUIS timetable for Singapore, updated daily. Full monthly timetable on the prayer-times tool, or read our guide to waktu solat in Singapore.
Friday prayers (Jumu'ah)
In Singapore, Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers are held around midday. Most mosques run one session; larger mosques offer two. Whether a women's (Muslimah) space is available for Jumu'ah, and the khutbah language, vary by mosque and session — confirm the current details with the mosque or on the MuslimSG app.
Qibla direction
From Masjid Bencoolen, the qibla (direction of the Kaaba) is about 293° (WNW). Use the live qibla compass to align precisely on your phone.
Halal food near Masjid Bencoolen
- Tipo Pizzeria e Trattoria291 mRestaurant · Bras Basah · Muslim-owned
- Tricho Lab (Hijabi-friendly)607 mBeauty / Scalp Clinic · Dhoby Ghaut · Muslim-owned
- Moghul Sweet Shop694 mRestaurant · Little India
- Bismillah Biryani Restaurant736 mRestaurant · Dunlop Street
- Tekka Place (Mydin)763 mRestaurant · Little India
- Sofra Turkish Café and Restaurant779 mRestaurant · Beach Road
Other mosques near Masjid Bencoolen
- Masjid Burhani663 mHill Street
- Masjid Abdul Gafoor677 mLittle India
- Masjid Sultan1.0 kmKampong Glam
- Masjid Malabar1.2 kmKampong Glam
- Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka1.3 kmClarke Quay
Your questions, answered
What are the prayer times at Masjid Bencoolen today?
Masjid Bencoolen follows the official MUIS prayer times for Singapore — Subuh, Zohor, Asar, Maghrib and Isyak are shown live on this page each day. For the exact iqamah (congregation) timing, arrive a few minutes early or check with the mosque.
Does Masjid Bencoolen hold Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers?
Yes. Like most Singapore mosques, Masjid Bencoolen holds Friday prayers around midday; larger mosques may run two sessions. Session times, khutbah language and whether a women's (Muslimah) space is available for Jumu'ah vary — confirm with the mosque or on the MuslimSG app.
Where is Masjid Bencoolen and how do I get there?
Masjid Bencoolen is in Bencoolen, Singapore; the nearest MRT is Bencoolen MRT. This page has a live map and one-tap directions.
Is there halal food near Masjid Bencoolen?
Yes — this page lists halal restaurants and Muslim-owned eateries within walking distance of Masjid Bencoolen, each with a halal-confidence score and directions, so you can eat before or after prayers.