Today's prayer times in Singapore:
For real-time accurate prayer times in Singapore, install FivePrayer. The app auto-uses the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) calculation by default and works offline once installed. Free on iOS, Android, and Chrome.
About the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) calculation method
Singapore follows the MUIS (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura) method, the official Singapore standard. Fajr is set at 20 degrees below the horizon, matching the Malaysian JAKIM angle, and Isha at 18 degrees. MUIS's astronomical observatory at Masjid Sultan publishes the times annually.
MUIS coordinates Singapore's masjid network and publishes the official daily prayer calendar. Both English and Malay versions are widely circulated. FivePrayer's MUIS preset matches the official MUIS times to the minute.
Major masjids and the Muslim community in Singapore
Masjid Sultan in Kampong Glam is Singapore's most iconic, built in 1824 and rebuilt in 1932 with its distinctive golden domes. Masjid Maulana Mohd Ali in Telok Blangah and Masjid An-Nahdhah in Bishan are popular modern venues. Masjid Hajjah Fatimah in Beach Road is another historic landmark with a slightly leaning minaret.
Singapore's 75 MUIS-managed masjids each serve a defined neighbourhood. Major employers like DBS, OCBC, and Changi Airport Group provide on-site prayer rooms. Changi Airport itself has multiple prayer rooms across its terminals, including the well-known one in Terminal 3.
Qibla direction from Singapore
From Singapore, the Qibla bearing to Mecca is approximately 293 degrees from true north, west-northwest. The distance is about 7,700 km. All MUIS masjids are precisely oriented, and HDB flats often have built-in Qibla markings on living room walls.
Practical tips for praying in Singapore
Workplace integration: Singapore's major employers and government offices accommodate prayer breaks. CBD prayer rooms at One Raffles Place, Marina One, and Frasers Tower are accessible during business hours.
MRT and prayer planning: Singapore's efficient MRT means you can reach almost any masjid within 30 minutes. Stations near major masjids include Bugis (Masjid Sultan), Telok Blangah, and Bishan.
Mall and hawker prayer: Major malls (ION Orchard, VivoCity, Jewel Changi) have surau facilities. Hawker centres in heavily Malay neighbourhoods (Geylang Serai, Tampines, Bedok) typically have nearby surau or are adjacent to a masjid.
FAQ
What is the prayer calculation method in Singapore?
Singapore masjids predominantly use the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) method. FivePrayer defaults to this when it detects a Singapore location.
What time is Fajr in Singapore?
Fajr in Singapore stays around 5:30 to 5:45 AM throughout the year due to the equatorial latitude. MUIS publishes the official times that FivePrayer matches.
What is the Qibla direction from Singapore?
Approximately 293 degrees from true north, west-northwest. See our Qibla guide for how to verify with a compass.
Best prayer app for Singapore?
FivePrayer: free, no ads, no account, MUIS by default, gentle adhan lock. Works offline once installed.
Are there masjids near central Singapore?
Yes, see the masjid section above for landmark venues. Most districts of Singapore have at least one neighbourhood masjid within walking distance.
FivePrayer: free, no ads, gentle adhan lock.
Auto-detects the MUIS calculation for Singapore. Works offline. Free on iOS, Android, and Chrome.