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Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

Johor state mosque on Bukit Timbalan

Johor Bahru, Johor JAKIM zone JHR02 →
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Built
1900
Capacity
~2,000
Architectural style
Anglo-Mughal / Victorian
JAKIM zone
JHR02

History & background

Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is Johor's state mosque, opened in 1900 atop Bukit Timbalan facing the Straits of Johor. Named after Sultan Abu Bakar — who modernised Johor — it was built with public donations in Anglo-Mughal style with Victorian touches.

As state mosque, it plays a central role in Johor's Islamic life — from Friday prayer to official ceremonies. Its hilltop location offers rare sea views — worshippers can see Singapore across the strait.

Johor Bahru city uses zone JHR02. Johor has four zones (JHR01–JHR04) — verify your exact district before using prayer times.

Architect: Tuan Haji Mohamed Arif bin Punak

Highlights

  • Johor state mosque — opened 1900
  • Views of Straits of Johor & Singapore
  • Anglo-Mughal architecture on a hill
  • Built with Johor public donations

Prayer times for this mosque

Johor Bahru city is in zone JHR02 — verify your district (JHR01–JHR04).

22-Jun-2026 · Fajr 05:46 · Maghrib 19:15

Prayer times — Johor Bahru, zone JHR02 · 22-Jun-2026 · 1448-01-06 H
Waktu Masa
Imsak 05:36
Fajr 05:46
Sunrise 07:01
Dhuha 07:28
Dhuhr 13:09
Asr 16:35
Maghrib 19:15
Isha 20:30
Full zone schedule View monthly schedule Qibla direction

Interesting facts

  • Johor state mosque — opened 1900.
  • Straits of Johor views.
  • Anglo-Mughal / Victorian style.
  • Built with public donations.
  • Zone JHR02 for JB city.

Frequently asked questions

Which zone for JB?
Johor Bahru city is usually JHR02; other districts differ.
Johor state mosque?
Yes — Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque on Bukit Timbalan.
Different from KL zone?
Yes — Johor uses JHR01–JHR04, not WLY01.

Embed prayer times widget

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Source: JAKIM e-Solat zone JHR02 · WaktuSolat.my

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