Finding accurate prayer times in Chicago shouldn’t be a daily struggle — yet one website says Fajr is at 5:10, another says 5:25, and your masjid’s timetable shows something else entirely. The confusion usually comes down to one thing: the calculation method behind the numbers.
This page gives you live, accurate salah times for Chicago, USA — computed for today’s date with the ISNA method (the standard for the USA and Canada). Select your city in the timetable above, or tap “Use my location” for times wherever you are in Chicago.
Prayer Times in Chicago Today
The five daily prayers in Chicago follow the sun, so times shift a little every day — longer summer days stretch the gaps, shorter winter days compress them. The timetable above updates automatically for today’s date. The five prayers: Fajr (dawn, before sunrise), Dhuhr (just after midday), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (immediately at sunset — this is also Iftar time in Ramadan), and Isha (night, after twilight disappears).
Calculation Method Used in Chicago
We use the ISNA calculation (the standard for the USA and Canada). Different authorities define dawn and twilight at slightly different angles below the horizon, which is why timetables can differ by a few minutes. For the most consistent results, match the widget’s settings to your local masjid in Chicago — and when in doubt, follow your local mosque.
Most mosques in Chicago use the Standard (Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr calculation — Asr begins when an object’s shadow equals its length. This is the default in the widget above.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Fajr in Chicago today?
Fajr time in Chicago changes daily with the season. Use the live timetable at the top of this page — select Chicago or tap “Use my location” — for today’s exact Fajr time.
What time is Maghrib (Iftar) in Chicago?
Maghrib in Chicago begins immediately at sunset — and during Ramadan, Iftar time is exactly Maghrib time. Check the timetable above for today’s sunset time in Chicago.
Why do prayer times differ between websites for Chicago?
Three settings cause the difference: the calculation method (ISNA vs others), the Asr juristic method (Hanafi vs Standard), and the exact coordinates used. Same method + same city = agreement to the minute.
Which Asr time should I follow in Chicago?
Follow your madhhab and your local masjid. Most mosques in Chicago use the Standard timing. Praying any time before Maghrib is valid under either view.
How can I learn to pray correctly?
Start with our step-by-step salah guide — wudu, positions, and recitations explained simply. Learn one prayer at a time, beginning with Fajr.
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