Fajr Prayer Time in Chicago Today
· Chicago, United States
Fajr begins — Chicago
05:28
الفجر · Fajr / Fajar / Subh
Fajr in Chicago today () begins at 05:28, calculated with the ISNA — North America for Chicago, United States. Each mosque sets its own iqamah time; confirm directly with the mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Schedule date · America/Chicago. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.
Method: ISNA — North America (Fajr 15°, Isha 15°)
Fajr in Chicago for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Fajr |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | 05:24 |
| Sat 26 Sep | 05:26 |
| Sun 27 Sep | 05:27 |
| Mon 28 Sep Today | 05:28 |
| Tue 29 Sep | 05:29 |
| Wed 30 Sep | 05:30 |
| Thu 01 Oct | 05:31 |
All Prayer Times in Chicago Today
Fajr
05:28
Sunrise
06:44
Dhuhr
12:41
Asr
16:02
Maghrib
18:37
Isha
19:54
About Fajr Prayer
Fajr is the first of the five daily prayers, consisting of 2 obligatory rakaat prayed before sunrise. It is widely considered the most spiritually rewarding of the five prayers.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it." (Muslim). Allah ﷻ says: "…the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (17:78)
- Fard Rakaat
- 2
- Time
- pre-dawn
- Arabic
- الفجر
Fajr Prayer in Chicago — FAQs
- What time is Fajr prayer in Chicago today?
- Fajr prayer in Chicago today (Friday, 25 September 2026) is at 05:24.
- What time does Fajr start in Chicago?
- Fajr in Chicago begins at true dawn — the first horizontal light on the horizon — and ends just before sunrise. Today it begins at 05:24.
- Can Fajr be prayed after sunrise?
- No — Fajr must be completed before sunrise. If missed, pray it as a qada (make-up) as soon as you wake, but the full reward of praying on time is not recovered.
- How many rakaat is Fajr prayer?
- Fajr has 2 fard (obligatory) rakaat, plus 2 sunnah rakaat recommended beforehand.
- What is the difference between Fajr and Subh?
- Subh (also Sobh) is simply another name for Fajr. Both refer to the same pre-dawn prayer.
Mosques in Chicago
- Mosque Foundation7360 W 93rd St, Bridgeview, IL 60455
- Muslim Community Center (MCC)4380 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
- Islamic Foundation300 W Highridge Rd, Villa Park, IL 60181
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