Prayer Times Chicago Today – Namaz Timings for Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha
Today’s Namaz (prayer) timings for Chicago, USA – Fajr, Sunrise, Zuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha – are in the timetable below; just find today’s date. Timings use the ISNA method of the Islamic Society of North America (Fajr and Isha at 15°). Asr is shown for both the Shafi (standard) and Hanafi methods, so you can follow the one your Masjid uses.
All times are local Chicago time (Central Time). Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) until 31 October, and 11 hours 30 minutes behind from 1 November, when US clocks go back one hour. These are the times each prayer begins (awwal waqt); Jamaat times are set by each Masjid.
Chicago Prayer Times – October 2026
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Zuhr | Asr (Shafi) | Asr (Hanafi) | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct | 5:51 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:34 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:19 PM |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 5:52 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:33 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:18 PM |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 5:53 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:31 PM | 4:16 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 5:54 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 5:55 AM | 7:12 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:29 PM | 4:13 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 5:56 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:28 PM | 4:12 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:12 PM |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 5:57 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:27 PM | 4:11 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:11 PM |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 5:58 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:26 PM | 4:09 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:10 PM |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 5:59 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:25 PM | 4:08 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 6:01 AM | 7:18 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:24 PM | 4:07 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:07 PM |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 6:02 AM | 7:19 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:23 PM | 4:06 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:06 PM |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 6:03 AM | 7:21 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:22 PM | 4:04 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 6:04 AM | 7:22 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:20 PM | 4:03 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:04 PM |
How these prayer times are calculated
- Location: Chicago city centre (41.88° N, 87.63° W), local time zone America/Chicago.
- Method: ISNA method of the Islamic Society of North America (Fajr and Isha at 15°).
- Asr: Shafi (standard) when an object’s shadow equals its length; Hanafi when it is twice its length, which makes Asr later.
- Maghrib: right after sunset.
- Times on the outskirts of the city can differ by a minute or two. Always follow your local Masjid’s announcement.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Chicago today?
In late October 2026 Fajr in Chicago begins between 5:51 AM and 6:04 AM. Find today’s exact time in the table above; next month’s timetable is added before the month begins.
What time is Maghrib in Chicago?
Maghrib begins at sunset – about 6:03 PM on 19 October and 5:46 PM on 31 October 2026.
Which Asr time should I follow in Chicago?
Masjids in the USA use both. Many South Asian community Masjids follow the Hanafi (later) Asr time, while Arab and many other Masjids use the Shafi time. Check with your local Masjid.
Are these Jamaat times?
No. These are the start times of each prayer. Jamaat is usually 10 to 30 minutes later and is set by each Masjid.
More prayer times and Islamic tools
- Prayer times in New York
- Prayer times in Houston
- Islamic date today
- Gold rate today in UAE, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf
- Prayer times in all world cities
- Namaz timings in Indian cities
