Maghrib in Chicago today (14th August 2026) begins at 19:54, calculated with the ISNA — North America for Chicago, United States. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Maghrib Prayer Time in Chicago Today
Friday, 14th August 2026 · Chicago, United States
Maghrib — Chicago — Today
19:54
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Method: ISNA — North America (Fajr 15°, Isha 15°)
Maghrib in Chicago for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug Today | 19:52 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 19:51 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 19:49 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 19:48 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 19:46 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 19:45 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 19:43 |
All Prayer Times in Chicago Today
Fajr
04:30
Sunrise
05:57
Dhuhr
12:55
Asr
16:48
Maghrib
19:54
Isha
21:20
About Maghrib Prayer
Maghrib is the fourth daily prayer, prayed immediately after sunset. It has 3 obligatory rakaat — unique among the five. During Ramadan, Maghrib marks the moment of iftar.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "My nation will be in a good state as long as they do not delay Maghrib until the stars appear." (Abu Dawud)
- Fard Rakaat
- 3
- Time
- sunset
- Arabic
- المغرب
Maghrib Prayer in Chicago — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Chicago today?
- Maghrib prayer in Chicago today (Friday, 14th August 2026) is at 19:54.
- What time does Maghrib start in Chicago?
- Maghrib in Chicago begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 19:54.
- How many rakaat is Maghrib prayer?
- Maghrib has 3 fard rakaat, plus 2 sunnah after. It is the only obligatory prayer with 3 fard rakaat.
- Is Maghrib time the same as iftar time?
- Yes — Maghrib time marks the start of iftar (breaking the fast) during Ramadan.
- Can you pray Maghrib before sunset?
- No — Maghrib begins at the exact moment of sunset. Praying before sunset is invalid.
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