Masjid Gedhe Kauman

The Great Mosque of Yogyakarta, built in 1773 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, adjacent to the royal Kraton palace and the spiritual centre of the city.

📍 Jl. Kauman, Ngupasan, Yogyakarta 🏛️ Est. 1773 🕌 Jummah: 12:00 PM ✓ Women's prayer area

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History of Masjid Gedhe Kauman

Masjid Gedhe Kauman was founded in 1773 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, the first Sultan of Yogyakarta. As the official mosque of the Yogyakarta Sultanate, it sits immediately west of the Kraton (royal palace) and has been the spiritual centre of the city for over 250 years. The mosque is built in traditional Javanese architecture with a distinctive multi-tiered joglo roof rather than a dome, symbolising the synthesis of Javanese and Islamic culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Masjid Gedhe Kauman located? ▾

Masjid Gedhe Kauman is located at Jl. Kauman, Ngupasan, Yogyakarta.

What time is Jummah prayer at Masjid Gedhe Kauman? ▾

Jummah (Friday) prayers at Masjid Gedhe Kauman are held at 12:00 PM. Times may change occasionally — it is recommended to confirm directly with the mosque.

What are the daily prayer times near Masjid Gedhe Kauman? ▾

Daily prayer times near Masjid Gedhe Kauman follow the Yogyakarta schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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