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Kapitan Keling Mosque

UNESCO heritage mosque in George Town

George Town, Pulau Pinang JAKIM zone PNG01 →
Full zone schedule Qibla direction
Built
1801
Architectural style
Mughal / Moorish (heritage)
JAKIM zone
PNG01

History & background

Kapitan Keling Mosque was built around 1801 by Penang's Indian Muslim community, named after Cauder Mohideen Merican — Kapitan Keling. It stands on Pitt Street in George Town's UNESCO heritage zone.

Blending Mughal and Moorish elements with 200 years of Indian Muslim history in Penang. 1930s renovations added the black domes and minaret known today.

All of Penang uses zone PNG01 — one timetable for George Town, Butterworth, Bayan Lepas, and every district.

Highlights

  • Penang's oldest Indian Muslim mosque (1801)
  • George Town UNESCO heritage zone
  • Named after Kapitan Keling
  • Black domes & Mughal minaret

Prayer times for this mosque

All of Penang uses zone PNG01 — one timetable statewide.

28-Sep-2026 · Fajr 05:59 · Maghrib 19:13

Prayer times — George Town, zone PNG01 · 16 Rabi al-thani 1448 H · MYT (UTC+8)
Prayer Time
Imsak 05:49
Fajr Next 05:59
Sunrise 07:06
Dhuha 07:31
Dhuhr Next 13:12
Asr Next 16:22
Maghrib Next 19:13
Isha Next 20:22
Full zone schedule View monthly schedule Qibla direction

Interesting facts

  • Built ~1801.
  • George Town UNESCO heritage.
  • Named after Kapitan Keling.
  • PNG01 statewide.
  • Mughal black domes.

Frequently asked questions

One zone for all Penang?
Yes — PNG01 for the entire state.
Can visitors enter?
Yes with modest dress; avoid prayer times.
Why Kapitan Keling?
Named after the 19th-century Indian Muslim community leader.

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