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Prayer times in Lake Forest
This page shows today’s salah times in Lake Forest, Illinois, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Lake Forest
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Lake Forest
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Lake Forest
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lake Forest on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:30 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 16 min, compared with only 9 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:47 PM and 10:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:49 AM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lake Forest and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:30 AM | 5:15 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:57 PM | 8:31 PM | 10:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:17 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:04 PM | 4:22 PM | 5:47 PM |
Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 985 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Lake Forest
The Qibla in Lake Forest is at 48.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,131 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 48.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Lake Forest
Ramadan in Lake Forest: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:15 PM, roughly 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Lake Forest on the map
The coordinates of Lake Forest are 42.2586° N and 87.8406° W. The closest places on our site are North Chicago (7 km), Highland Park (9 km), and Libertyville (10 km). Waukegan, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Illinois.
- Name
- Lake Forest
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 19,408
- Coordinates
- 42.25863, -87.84063
- 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
- 11,131 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lake Forest
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Lake Forest comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:11 PM instead of 4:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:59 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Lake Forest, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Lake Forest
- North Chicago7 km · north
- Highland Park9 km · south
- Libertyville10 km · west
- Deerfield10 km · south
- Waukegan12 km · north
- Vernon Hills12 km · west
- Gurnee13 km · north
- Mundelein13 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lake Forest
When is Fajr in Lake Forest?
Fajr in Lake Forest changes with the seasons: about 3:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Lake Forest?
The Qibla in Lake Forest is 48.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,131 km away.
How long is the fast in Lake Forest during Ramadan?
About 11 h 36 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 54 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Lake Forest?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:22 PM on 21 December and 8:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Lake Forest differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Lake Forest is 985 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Lake Forest is called roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.