# Dalhousie Obelisk, Singapore: what it is and when to go > Dalhousie Obelisk is a monument in Empress Place, Singapore. Interests: History. The best time to visit is February to August. There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Singapore: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/dalhousie-obelisk/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Monument in Empress Place, Singapore · History - **Where:** Singapore - **Best time:** February to August. - **Nearest airport:** SIN Singapore, 17 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 1.28745, 103.85222 ## What it is and where Dalhousie Obelisk is a monument in Empress Place, Singapore. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Singapore: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Singapore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/singapur/), where this site lists 232 more places to see, 861 m from the centre. Its coordinates are 1.28745, 103.85222; the nearest main airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN, Singapore), 17 km as the crow flies. How to get around Singapore (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=1.287448%2C103.852223) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1.287448%2C103.852223) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/historia/) places in Singapore. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Dalhousie Obelisk is **February to August**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 11 h 56 | | February | Best time | 11 h 58 | | March | Best time | 11 h 59 | | April | Best time | 12 h 02 | | May | Best time | 12 h 04 | | June | Best time | 12 h 04 | | July | Best time | 12 h 04 | | August | Best time | 12 h 03 | | September | Possible | 12 h | | October | Possible | 11 h 58 | | November | Possible | 11 h 56 | | December | Possible | 11 h 56 | There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Singapore in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Singapore To enter Singapore there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Singapore checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 police · 995 ambulance and fire. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Anderson Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/anderson-bridge/): Historic bridge in Singapore · 88 m - [Asian Civilisations Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/asian-civilisations-museum/): One of the national museums of Singapore · 89 m - [Cavenagh Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/cavenagh-bridge/): Suspension bridge in Singapore · 101 m - [Esplanade Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/esplanade-bridge/): Bridge in Singapore · 218 m - [National Gallery Singapore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/national-gallery-singapore/): Public institution and national museum in Singapore · 324 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Singapore guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/). ## More in Singapore: History - [Singapore Botanic Gardens](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/singapore-botanic-gardens/): botanical garden located in Singapore - [Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/sungei-buloh-wetland-reserve/): nature reserve park - [The Istana](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/istana/): official residence and office of the President of Singapore - [Sri Temasek](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/sri-temasek/): official residence of the Prime Minister of Singapore, designated a national monument in 1992 - [Former City Hall, Singapore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/old-city-hall/): monument in Singapore - [Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/sri-srinivasa-perumal-temple/): 19th century Hindu temple in Singapore Every Singapore place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Dalhousie Obelisk? It is a monument in Empress Place, Singapore. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Singapore: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Dalhousie Obelisk? February to August. There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. ### How do you get to Dalhousie Obelisk? The nearest main airport is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), 17 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1.287448%2C103.852223) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Singapore is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Singapore map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Anderson Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/anderson-bridge/), [Asian Civilisations Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/asian-civilisations-museum/), [Cavenagh Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/cavenagh-bridge/). The rest is in [the Singapore guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/singapur/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/393739717), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5210876), CC0. More about Dalhousie Obelisk on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalhousie_Obelisk). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).