Masjid Jamae Chulia (Jamae Chulia Mosque)
Masjid Jamae (Chulia) is one of Singapore's oldest mosques, built in the 1820s by the Chulia community — Tamil Muslims from South India's Coromandel Coast. Its distinctive twin minaret gateway on South Bridge Road stands amid Chinatown's temples and shophouses, a reminder of the area's long multi-religious history.
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.
Facilities
Qibla direction
From Masjid Jamae Chulia, 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 Jamae Chulia
- The Coconut Club197 mRestaurant · Tanjong Pagar
- The Bravery Café365 mCafé · Tanjong Pagar · Muslim-owned
- Royz Et Vous385 mCafé / Restaurant · Telok Ayer · Muslim-owned
- Kraftwich by SwissBake644 mCafé · CBD
- Lily Head and Hair Spa755 mBeauty / Muslimah Hair Spa · Shenton Way · Muslim-owned
- The Tree Café (100AM)968 mbrunch-western · Tanjong Pagar
Other mosques near Masjid Jamae Chulia
- Masjid Al-Abrar379 mChinatown
- Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka565 mClarke Quay
- Masjid Moulana Mohamed Ali639 mRaffles Place
- Masjid Haji Mohd Salleh1.2 kmGeylang
- Masjid Haji Muhammad Salleh1.2 kmTanjong Pagar
Your questions, answered
What are the prayer times at Masjid Jamae Chulia today?
Masjid Jamae Chulia 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 Jamae Chulia hold Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers?
Yes. Like most Singapore mosques, Masjid Jamae Chulia 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 Jamae Chulia and how do I get there?
Masjid Jamae Chulia is in Chinatown, Singapore; the nearest MRT is Chinatown MRT. This page has a live map and one-tap directions.
Is there halal food near Masjid Jamae Chulia?
Yes — this page lists halal restaurants and Muslim-owned eateries within walking distance of Masjid Jamae Chulia, each with a halal-confidence score and directions, so you can eat before or after prayers.