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Prayer times in Belvidere
Muslims living in Belvidere can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Belvidere is a city in the United States, in Illinois, with about 25,132 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Belvidere today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Belvidere prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Belvidere change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Belvidere on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 16 min, compared with only 9 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:51 PM and 10:21 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Belvidere and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:57 PM | 5:01 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:21 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:08 PM | 4:26 PM | 5:51 PM |
Belvidere does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Belvidere is called about 13 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 1,064 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Belvidere
From Belvidere you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 47.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,192 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Belvidere and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Belvidere during Ramadan
Ramadan in Belvidere: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:19 PM, about 11 h 36 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 54 min, longer by 77 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Belvidere on the map
Belvidere lies at 42.2639° N, 88.8443° W, in Illinois, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Rockford, 21 km away. Nearby places include Machesney Park (19 km), Loves Park (19 km), and Rockford (21 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Belvidere
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 25,132
- Coordinates
- 42.26391, -88.84427
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 47.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,192 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Belvidere
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Belvidere takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:01 PM for the majority, 6:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Belvidere and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Belvidere
- Machesney Park19 km · north-west
- Loves Park19 km · west
- Rockford21 km · west
- Beloit31 km · north-west
- Woodstock33 km · east
- Sycamore33 km · south-east
- Huntley36 km · east
- DeKalb38 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Belvidere
Which calculation method is used for Belvidere?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Belvidere differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Belvidere is 1,064 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Belvidere is called roughly 13 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Fajr in Belvidere?
Fajr in Belvidere depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Belvidere during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Belvidere?
The Qibla in Belvidere is 47.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,192 km away.