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Chicago Prayer TimesIslamic Prayer Schedule — Chicago, Illinois

Accurate Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Chicago, IL — calculated daily using the ISNA method for coordinates 41.88°N, 87.63°W. Aligned with CIOGC member mosque schedules and serving Chicago's 400,000+ Muslim community from Devon Avenue to Bridgeview.

Fajr
3:40 AM
Dhuhr
12:49 PM
Asr
4:50 PM
Maghrib
8:18 PM
Isha
9:58 PM

Chicago, Illinois

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Chicago's Muslim Communities

With ~400,000 Muslims, Chicago has one of the most geographically diverse and historically rich Muslim communities in the United States.

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Bridgeview — Little Palestine

The Mosque Foundation hosts 15,000+ worshippers and runs multiple Friday sessions. Bridgeview is the largest concentration of Palestinian-American Muslims in the US, with Arabic signage, halal shops, and Islamic schools lining 87th Street.

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Devon Avenue — South Asian Corridor

Chicago's famous Devon Avenue between Western and Damen is the center of the Pakistani and Indian Muslim community. Masjid Al-Huda, Pakistani restaurants, halal butchers, and sari shops line the street. A living Muslim neighborhood in a way few US cities have.

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South Side — African American Muslim Legacy

Chicago's South Side has one of the oldest African American Muslim communities in the US. Nation of Islam Temple No. 2 was Elijah Muhammad's headquarters and where Malcolm X rose to prominence. Today hundreds of Sunni mosques continue the tradition. Imam W.D. Mohammed's influence transformed many South Side communities to mainstream Sunni practice.

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CIOGC Umbrella — 400+ Organizations

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago coordinates 400+ Muslim institutions — mosques, schools, social services, and civic groups. CIOGC coordinates Ramadan moon sighting and represents Chicago's Muslim community to city government and media.

Chicago Prayer Times by Month

At 41.88°N, Chicago has a ~2.5-hour Fajr swing between summer (3:54 AM) and winter (6:24 AM). Isha ranges from 6:10 PM in December to after 9:00 PM in June — plan evening congregation and iftar timing accordingly.

❄️ Winter note

December–February Isha falls before 7 PM — easy for evening congregation. Fajr at 6:15–6:25 AM lets working Muslims pray before their commute. Wind chill can reach −30°F; many Chicago mosques have covered parking and heated vestibules for early morning prayer.

☀️ Summer note

June Isha falls after 9 PM, making weeknight congregation challenging. Fajr at 3:54 AM is the earliest of the year. Ramadan in spring/early summer means very long fasting days (16–18 hours). Tarawih prayers often run 11 PM–midnight at major Chicago mosques.

MonthFajrDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
January6:18 AM12:03 PM2:52 PM4:52 PM6:16 PM
February5:57 AM12:08 PM3:22 PM5:25 PM6:49 PM
March5:18 AM11:52 AM3:39 PM6:00 PM7:22 PM
April4:38 AM11:37 AM3:48 PM6:35 PM8:00 PM
May4:06 AM11:29 AM3:49 PM7:07 PM8:35 PM
June3:54 AM11:31 AM3:49 PM7:26 PM9:02 PM
July4:05 AM11:40 AM3:47 PM7:24 PM8:57 PM
August4:30 AM11:40 AM3:38 PM7:03 PM8:31 PM
September5:00 AM11:29 AM3:18 PM6:28 PM7:52 PM
October5:30 AM11:22 AM2:56 PM5:51 PM7:15 PM
November6:04 AM11:25 AM2:43 PM5:21 PM6:44 PM
December6:24 AM11:44 AM2:38 PM4:47 PM6:10 PM

Approximate mid-month times, ISNA method (15° angle), CST/CDT. Adjust ±3 min for daylight saving transitions in March and November.

How Chicago Prayer Times Are Calculated

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ISNA Method

Fajr and Isha use a 15° solar depression angle — the standard adopted by most North American mosques and the CIOGC. This is slightly more conservative than the MWL method (18°) and gives earlier Fajr and later Isha times compared to some Middle Eastern methods.

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Chicago Coordinates

Calculated for downtown Chicago at 41.88°N, 87.63°W. Bridgeview (41.74°N) and Orland Park (41.61°N) run 2–4 minutes behind downtown. Devon Avenue (41.99°N) runs 1–2 minutes ahead. All are close enough to share one schedule.

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Time Zone: CST/CDT

Chicago observes Central Standard Time (UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (UTC−5) in summer. DST begins the second Sunday of March and ends the first Sunday of November. Times on this page automatically reflect the correct offset.

Nearby Cities & Illinois Prayer Times

Bridgeview
Mosque Foundation — largest Arab Muslim congregation in the US.
Orland Park
Growing Muslim suburb southwest of Chicago.
Evanston
North Shore, home to Muslim communities near Northwestern.
Milwaukee
90 min north — Wisconsin's Muslim hub.
Indianapolis
3h southeast — Indiana Muslim community.
Minneapolis
6h north — largest Somali Muslim community in US.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Fajr in Chicago today?+
Fajr in Chicago ranges from around 3:55 AM in late June to 6:25 AM in mid-December — a swing of about 2.5 hours. Chicago sits at 41.88°N, giving it moderate-to-large seasonal variation, more dramatic than Houston (29.76°N) but less extreme than Minneapolis (44.97°N). Today's exact Fajr time is shown above, calculated using the ISNA method (15° angle) for Chicago's downtown coordinates.
What is CIOGC and how does it relate to Chicago prayer times?+
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) is the umbrella organization representing over 400 Muslim organizations, mosques, and institutions across the Chicago metropolitan area. CIOGC coordinates Ramadan moon sighting announcements, community Eid celebrations, and advocacy. Member mosques generally follow ISNA calculation method for prayer times — the same method used on this page. For Jumu'ah times, check your specific mosque directly as start times vary.
What is the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview?+
The Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois (southwest suburb of Chicago) is one of the largest mosques in North America by congregation size, serving over 15,000 worshippers. Bridgeview is often called 'Little Palestine' — it hosts the largest concentration of Arab Muslim families in the United States, primarily Palestinian-American. The Mosque Foundation holds multiple Jumu'ah sessions each Friday to accommodate demand. Prayer times for Bridgeview are within 2–3 minutes of Chicago proper.
Which Chicago neighborhoods have large Muslim communities?+
Chicago has one of America's most geographically spread Muslim communities. Devon Avenue on the North Side is the heart of the South Asian Muslim community — the stretch between Western and Damen is lined with Pakistani and Indian restaurants, halal butchers, and the Masjid Al-Huda. The southwest suburbs of Bridgeview, Palos Heights, and Orland Park are predominantly Arab (Palestinian, Lebanese). The South Side has a historic African American Muslim presence, with Nation of Islam Temple No. 2 and many Sunni mosques. Pilsen and Little Village host growing Latino Muslim communities.
How does Chicago's winter affect prayer times and mosque attendance?+
Chicago winters are among the harshest in the US, with wind chills regularly dropping below -20°F. In January, Fajr falls around 6:15–6:25 AM — early enough that many working Muslims pray before leaving for work. Mosque parking lots are plowed before Fajr at major masjids. Outdoor adhan is often replaced with electronic broadcasting from minarets. Isha in winter falls around 7:00 PM, making evening congregation attendance easier than in summer when Isha is after 9:30 PM.
What direction is Qibla from Chicago?+
From Chicago, the Qibla points approximately 55° from true north — northeast. Like all North American cities, the great-circle route from Chicago to Mecca runs northeast, across the North Atlantic, over southern Europe, and down to Saudi Arabia. Flat maps suggest Mecca is east or southeast, but on a globe the northeast bearing is the shortest path. Use our Qibla compass at prayertimesnearme.com/qibla for a precise GPS-based reading.

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