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Prayer times in Champaign
Looking for the prayer times in Champaign? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Champaign, Illinois. Every figure is computed for 40.1164° N, 88.2434° W, so the times reflect Champaign itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Champaign today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Champaign
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Champaign change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Champaign move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:46 AM on 21 June and 5:50 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 04 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:31 PM and 8:26 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 02 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 19 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:24 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:26 PM | 10:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:12 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:31 PM | 5:52 PM |
Champaign is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Champaign comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 970 km that separate them.
Qibla in Champaign and distance to Makkah
In Champaign you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 48.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,314 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Champaign and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Champaign during Ramadan
Fasting in Champaign, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:20 PM and imsak at 5:28 AM on the first day, 11 h 42 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:53 PM for a fast of 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Champaign on the map
The coordinates of Champaign are 40.1164° N and 88.2434° W. The closest places on our site are Urbana (3 km), Danville (52 km), and Decatur (68 km). Urbana, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Illinois.
- Name
- Champaign
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 86,096
- Coordinates
- 40.11642, -88.24338
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 48.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,314 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Champaign
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Champaign comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:08 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Champaign (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Champaign
- Urbana3 km · east
- Danville52 km · east
- Decatur68 km · south-west
- Charleston69 km · south
- Mattoon71 km · south
- Bloomington76 km · north-west
- Normal77 km · north-west
- Terre Haute101 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Champaign
When is Fajr in Champaign?
Fajr in Champaign depends on the season: about 3:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Champaign differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Champaign is 970 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Champaign comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Champaign?
The Qibla in Champaign is 48.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,314 km away.
When is Maghrib in Champaign?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:31 PM on 21 December and 8:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Champaign?
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.