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Prayer times in Machesney Park
This page shows today’s salah times in Machesney Park, Illinois, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Machesney Park
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Machesney Park
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Machesney Park change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Machesney Park on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 17 min, compared with only 9 h 05 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:51 PM and 10:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:54 AM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Machesney Park 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 | 7:00 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:58 PM | 5:02 PM | 8:36 PM | 10:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:22 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:09 PM | 4:27 PM | 5:51 PM |
Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference depends on the 1,082 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Machesney Park
The Qibla in Machesney Park is at 47.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,197 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 47.5°.
Fasting hours in Machesney Park during Ramadan
Ramadan in Machesney Park: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:19 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Machesney Park is located
The coordinates of Machesney Park are 42.3472° N and 89.0390° W. The closest places on our site are Loves Park (3 km), Rockford (10 km), and Beloit (18 km). Rockford, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Illinois.
- Name
- Machesney Park
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 22,927
- Coordinates
- 42.34724, -89.03900
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 47.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,197 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Machesney Park
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Machesney Park comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:16 PM instead of 5:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:04 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Machesney Park (UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Machesney Park
- Loves Park3 km · south-west
- Rockford10 km · south-west
- Beloit18 km · north
- Belvidere19 km · south-east
- Janesville37 km · north
- Freeport48 km · west
- Woodstock49 km · east
- Sycamore49 km · south-east
Prayer times in Machesney Park: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Machesney Park 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.
When is Fajr in Machesney Park?
Fajr in Machesney Park depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Machesney Park?
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 Machesney Park differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Machesney Park is 1,082 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Machesney Park comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
When is Maghrib in Machesney Park?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:27 PM on 21 December and 8:36 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.