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Prayer times in Westchester
This page shows today’s salah times in Westchester, Illinois, worked out 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 the usual reference in the United States.
Today’s prayer times in Westchester
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Westchester
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Westchester
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Westchester on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:33 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 14 min, against only 9 h 08 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:48 PM and 10:14 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:50 AM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Westchester and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:33 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:56 PM | 8:30 PM | 10:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:16 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:06 PM | 4:24 PM | 5:48 PM |
Westchester does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−6, UTC−5 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Westchester is called roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 975 km that separate them.
Qibla in Westchester and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Westchester: 48.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,163 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Westchester remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Westchester during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Westchester is around 5:28 AM and iftar at 5:16 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 37 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:48 AM and iftar to 5:51 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Westchester is located
Westchester lies at 41.8506° N, 87.8820° W, in Illinois, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Wheaton, 19 km away. Close by you will find Bellwood (3 km), Brookfield (4 km), and Maywood (5 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Westchester
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 16,729
- Coordinates
- 41.85059, -87.88200
- 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
- 11,163 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Westchester
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Westchester is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:59 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:56 PM for the majority, 6:10 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Westchester and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Westchester
- Bellwood3 km · north
- Brookfield4 km · south-east
- Maywood5 km · north-east
- La Grange5 km · south
- Melrose Park6 km · north
- Hinsdale7 km · south-west
- Elmhurst7 km · north-west
- Berwyn7 km · east
Prayer times in Westchester: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Westchester?
The Qibla in Westchester is 48.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,163 km away.
Do prayer times in Westchester differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Westchester is 975 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Westchester comes roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Westchester 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.
Which calculation method is used for Westchester?
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.
What time is Fajr in Westchester?
Fajr in Westchester depends on the season: about 3:33 AM on 21 June and about 5:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.