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Prayer times in Evanston
Muslims living in Evanston can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Evanston is a city in the United States, in Illinois, with about 75,527 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Evanston today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Evanston prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Evanston by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Evanston on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 15 min, compared with only 9 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:46 PM and 10:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:49 AM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Evanston and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:15 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:56 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:51 AM | 7:15 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:05 PM | 4:22 PM | 5:46 PM |
Evanston is in a different time zone from the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Evanston comes roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 966 km that separate them.
Qibla in Evanston and distance to Makkah
From Evanston you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 48.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 11,138 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Evanston 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.
Ramadan timetable for Evanston
For those fasting in Evanston, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:14 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 11 h 37 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:50 PM for a fast of 12 h 54 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Where Evanston is located
The coordinates of Evanston are 42.0411° N and 87.6901° W. The nearest cities on our site are Skokie (4 km), Wilmette (4 km), and Morton Grove (8 km). Chicago, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Illinois.
- Name
- Evanston
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 75,527
- Coordinates
- 42.04114, -87.69006
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 48.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,138 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Evanston
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Evanston comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:58 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Evanston (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Evanston
- Skokie4 km · west
- Wilmette4 km · north-west
- Morton Grove8 km · west
- Glenview9 km · west
- Niles10 km · west
- Park Ridge13 km · west
- Northbrook15 km · north-west
- Des Plaines16 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Evanston
How long is the fast in Evanston during Ramadan?
About 11 h 37 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Evanston?
Fajr in Evanston changes with the seasons: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 5:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Evanston differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Evanston is 966 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Evanston is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
What is the Qibla direction in Evanston?
The Qibla in Evanston is 48.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,138 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Evanston?
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.