Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka (Omar Kampong Melaka Mosque)
Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka holds the distinction of being Singapore's oldest mosque, founded in 1820 by the Arab trader Syed Omar Aljunied — a philanthropist whose name marks streets across the city. Rebuilt in its current form, it sits quietly along the Singapore River near Clarke Quay, anchoring one of the island's earliest Muslim settlements.
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 Omar Kampong Melaka, 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 Omar Kampong Melaka
- Wanderlost Lounge586 mRooftop Bar / Café · Tanjong Pagar · Muslim-owned
- Al-Azhar Restaurant586 mRestaurant · Bras Basah
- Café Le Caire586 mCafé / Restaurant · Arab Street
- The Hashtag Café586 mCafé · Kampong Glam · Muslim-owned
- Safari Café586 mCafé · Haji Lane · Muslim-owned
- The Mad Sailors – British Kitchen586 mCafé · Haji Lane · Muslim-owned
Other mosques near Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka
- Masjid Jamae Chulia565 mChinatown
- Masjid Moulana Mohamed Ali591 mRaffles Place
- Masjid Burhani709 mHill Street
- Masjid Al-Abrar856 mChinatown
- Masjid Bencoolen1.3 kmBencoolen
Your questions, answered
What are the prayer times at Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka today?
Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka 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 Omar Kampong Melaka hold Friday (Jumu'ah) prayers?
Yes. Like most Singapore mosques, Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka 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 Omar Kampong Melaka and how do I get there?
Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka is in Clarke Quay, Singapore; the nearest MRT is Clarke Quay MRT. This page has a live map and one-tap directions.
Is there halal food near Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka?
Yes — this page lists halal restaurants and Muslim-owned eateries within walking distance of Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka, each with a halal-confidence score and directions, so you can eat before or after prayers.