Islamic Prayer Times Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha Chicago, United States

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Shawwal 2, 1447 AH

Upcoming Prayer

07:05:01
Dhuhr at 12:59
Method: ISNA / North America
Juristic: Standard (Shafi'i)
Format: 24 Hour Format
Angle: 15° / 15°
Lat: 41.8819°, Long: -87.6278°

Direct Answer

Today's prayer times in Chicago, United States

Today's prayer times in Chicago, United States for Saturday, March 21, 2026 are Fajr 05:35, Sunrise 06:52, Dhuhr 12:59, Asr 16:25, Maghrib 19:04, and Isha 20:21.

This page uses the ISNA / North America calculation method, the Standard (Shafi'i) juristic setting, and the America/Chicago (UTC-5) time zone. Read the full methodology.

Qibla direction from Chicago is 48.7° from north. Local mosque practice can differ slightly, so confirm important worship timings locally when needed.

Schedule Date

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time Zone

America/Chicago (UTC-5)

Calc Method

ISNA / North America

Juristic

Standard (Shafi'i)

Daily prayer times

Fajr

Fajr Islamic prayer time icon

Sunrise

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Dhuhr

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Asr

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Maghrib

Maghrib Islamic prayer time icon

Isha

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About Prayer Times in Chicago

Today's prayer times in Chicago, United States for Saturday, March 21, 2026 are Fajr 05:35, Sunrise 06:52, Dhuhr 12:59, Asr 16:25, Maghrib 19:04, and Isha 20:21.

ISNA - Islamic Society of North America. The standard method for many mosques and Islamic organizations across North America (USA and Canada). Chicago follows the America/Chicago (UTC-5) time zone, and the qibla direction shown on this page is 48.7° from north.

This city-specific prayer guide is more useful than a country-level average because sunrise, Maghrib, and the rest of the salah schedule depend on Chicago's coordinates (41.881900/-87.627800), its local date, and its own daylight window of about 13 hours and 29 minutes between Fajr and Maghrib. United States currently has 274 covered city pages. Nearby covered locations include New York, Los Angeles California, and Houston texas.

For calculation details, juristic settings, and qibla methodology, see the Prayer Time Methodology page.

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Today's Hadith

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها أَنَّ رَجُلاً، قَالَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِنَّ أُمِّي افْتُلِتَتْ نَفْسَهَا، وَأُرَاهَا لَوْ تَكَلَّمَتْ تَصَدَّقَتْ، أَفَأَتَصَدَّقُ عَنْهَا قَالَ ‏ "‏ نَعَمْ، تَصَدَّقْ عَنْهَا ‏"‏‏.‏

A man said to the Prophet, "My mother died suddenly, and I think that if she could speak, she would have given in charity. May I give in charity on her behalf?" He said, "Yes! Give in charity on her behalf."

— Sahih al-Bukhari · Hadith 2648

Today's Dua

فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ

So which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?

— Quran 55:42

Prayer Guide

Using Islamic Prayer Times in Chicago

The daily rhythm in Chicago is shaped by the city's own daylight window and timezone. Use today's Islamic prayer times in Chicago to plan Fajr at 05:35, follow the next prayer, and keep a reliable local worship schedule close at hand.

Start the Day with Fajr

For many visitors, the first Islamic prayer time they check in Chicago is Fajr at 05:35, followed by Sunrise at 06:52. This makes the page useful for early routines, fasting preparation, and planning a realistic start to the day.

Track the Full Daily Schedule

This page keeps today's Islamic prayer times together, so Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha stay easy to scan. Right now, the next prayer is Dhuhr at 12:59, and the full daylight-based worship window lasts about 13 hours and 29 minutes.

Use a City-Specific Prayer Guide

A local Islamic prayer time guide is more useful than a generic timetable when you need mosque planning, appointments, commuting, and evening worship to match the rhythm of Chicago. If you are comparing nearby covered locations, this page links naturally to New York, Los Angeles California, and Houston texas.

Community Voices

Recent Prayer Requests from Chicago

Community dua requests shared by Muslims in and around Chicago.

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HBOU786

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Chicago, United States

Please make dua for my daughters. Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim, guide them, protect them, and bless their futures with ease and barakah. Ameen.

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HBOU786

2h

Chicago, United States

Please remember my deceased parents and brother in your dua. May Allah show them mercy, forgive them, and grant them Jannat al-Firdaws.

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NoorSeeker

2h

Chicago, United States

Please pray for my father's health and a complete recovery. May Allah remove pain, grant shifa, and reward everyone making dua for him.

Other Cities in United States

Keep exploring city-level prayer time pages within the same country.

Prayer Time FAQ for Chicago

What is today's salah schedule in Chicago?

Today's Islamic prayer times in Chicago include Fajr at 05:35, Sunrise at 06:52, Dhuhr at 12:59, Asr at 16:25, Maghrib at 19:04, and Isha at 20:21.

What is the next prayer after the current time in Chicago?

The next prayer shown for Chicago is Dhuhr at 12:59. The daily cards and weekly schedule keep the full local sequence together, starting with Fajr at 05:35.

What affects today's daylight-based prayer schedule in Chicago?

Today's daylight-based worship window in Chicago runs for about 13 hours and 29 minutes between Fajr at 05:35 and Maghrib at 19:04. Fajr, Sunrise, and Maghrib shift through the year because the schedule follows the sun, the city's coordinates, and the local date.

Which prayer calculation method is used for Chicago?

ISNA - Islamic Society of North America. The standard method for many mosques and Islamic organizations across North America (USA and Canada). For Chicago, the displayed schedule is anchored to the America/Chicago (UTC-5) time zone.

How can I find the qibla direction in Chicago?

The qibla panel on this page shows the bearing from Chicago to the Kaaba. For this city, the qibla direction is 48.7 degrees from north, alongside the same local schedule that lists Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.

Should I use the Chicago page or the United States directory?

Chicago has its own page because local prayer times depend on city-level coordinates and local date context. United States currently has 274 covered city pages, and nearby options from this directory include New York, Los Angeles California, and Houston texas.