Prayer Times in Chicago, IL

Prayer (salah) is one of the five pillars of Islam and is performed five times daily. The prayer times for Chicago, IL are calculated based on the position of the sun relative to the city's geographic coordinates. As the sun's position changes throughout the year, prayer times shift accordingly.

The five daily prayers are Fajr (pre-dawn), Dhuhr (midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), and Isha (night). Each prayer has a specific window of time during which it should be performed.

The times shown on this page use the ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) calculation method, which is the most commonly used method in the United States. Fajr is calculated at 15 degrees below the horizon, and Isha at 15 degrees below the horizon.

For the most accurate times, we recommend confirming with your local masjid, as some communities may follow slightly different calculation methods or make seasonal adjustments.