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Chicago prayer times today, and tonight's Tahajjud window
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Jumada I 6, 1448 AH. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Chicago, with the exact portion of the night in which Tahajjud is prayed.
Today's prayer times in Chicago
| Prayer | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr | 5:48 AM | Dawn — the night prayer must end by now |
| Sunrise | 7:04 AM | End of the Fajr window |
| Dhuhr | 12:37 PM | After the sun passes its zenith |
| Asr | 3:37 PM | Mid-afternoon |
| Maghrib | 6:07 PM | Sunset — the Islamic night begins |
| Isha | 7:24 PM | Night prayer |
When is Tahajjud in Chicago tonight?
Tahajjud is the prayer offered after sleeping, at any point between Isha and Fajr. The Prophet ﷺ described the last third of the night as the time our Lord descends and calls out (Sahih al-Bukhari 1145; Sahih Muslim 758). Tonight in Chicago that portion runs from 1:55 AM until Fajr at 5:49 AM.
- Night begins (Maghrib)
- 6:07 PM
- Isha
- 7:24 PM
- Islamic midnight
- 11:58 PM
- Last third begins
- 1:55 AM
- Fajr — night ends
- 5:49 AM
Nights here last about 11h 42m. Follow a step-by-step night plan or learn how Tahajjud is prayed.
Next seven days in Chicago
| Date | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 5:48 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 2026-10-17 | 5:49 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 2026-10-18 | 5:50 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 2026-10-19 | 5:51 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 2026-10-20 | 5:52 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 2026-10-21 | 5:53 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 2026-10-22 | 5:54 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:15 PM |
Calculated with the ISNA method for Chicago (41.88°, -87.63°), timezone America/Chicago, including daylight saving changes.
Common questions
What time is Tahajjud in Chicago?
Any time after Isha once you have slept, and before Fajr at 5:49 AM. The best portion is the last third, from 1:55 AM.
Is Islamic midnight the same as 12 am?
No. Islamic midnight is the midpoint between Maghrib and Fajr — tonight around 11:58 PM in Chicago.
How many rak'ahs should I pray?
Two at a time, as many pairs as you can manage, closed with Witr. Read the referenced guidance.
These timings are astronomical calculations. If your local mosque announces a different Fajr or Isha, follow your mosque.