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Prayer times in Pekin
Looking for the adhan times in Pekin? Below 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 Pekin, Illinois. Every figure is computed for 40.5675° N, 89.6407° W, so the times reflect Pekin itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Pekin
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Pekin
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Pekin change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pekin on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:49 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 05 min, compared with only 9 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:57 PM and 10:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 1:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pekin and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:28 AM | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 8:33 PM | 10:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:19 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:17 PM | 4:35 PM | 5:57 PM |
Pekin 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 Pekin comes roughly 10 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 1,093 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Pekin
Qibla from Pekin: 47.3° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,368 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Pekin is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Pekin
For those fasting in Pekin, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:25 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 11 h 41 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:59 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Pekin on the map
Pekin lies at 40.5675° N, 89.6407° W, in Illinois, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Peoria, 15 km away. Nearby places include East Peoria (12 km), Peoria (15 km), and Morton (16 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pekin
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 33,223
- Coordinates
- 40.56754, -89.64066
- Time zone
- UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 47.3° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,368 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Pekin
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Pekin takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:00 PM for the majority, 6:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Pekin
- East Peoria12 km · north-east
- Peoria15 km · north
- Morton16 km · east
- North Peoria17 km · north
- Washington25 km · north-east
- Normal55 km · east
- Bloomington55 km · east
- Galesburg75 km · north-west
Prayer times in Pekin: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Pekin?
Fajr in Pekin changes with the seasons: about 3:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Pekin?
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 Pekin differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Pekin is 1,093 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Pekin comes about 10 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Pekin during Ramadan?
About 11 h 41 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Pekin?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:35 PM on 21 December and 8:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.