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Prayer times in Wilmette
This page shows today’s salah times in Wilmette, 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 use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Adhan times in Wilmette today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Wilmette prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Wilmette change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Wilmette on four astronomical 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 10:15 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:49 AM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wilmette 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 | 10:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:51 AM | 7:16 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:05 PM | 4:22 PM | 5:46 PM |
Wilmette 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 Wilmette is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C., but the real solar difference comes from the 970 km that separate them.
Qibla in Wilmette and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Wilmette: 48.6° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,137 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Wilmette is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Wilmette
Ramadan in Wilmette: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:15 PM, roughly 11 h 37 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).
Where Wilmette is located
Wilmette is located at 42.0723° N, 87.7228° W, in Illinois, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Chicago, 25 km away. Close by you will find Evanston (4 km), Skokie (4 km), and Glenview (5 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Wilmette
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Illinois, United States
- Population
- 27,413
- Coordinates
- 42.07225, -87.72284
- 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
- 11,137 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Wilmette
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Wilmette comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:58 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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.
Prayer times near Wilmette
- Evanston4 km · south-east
- Skokie4 km · south
- Glenview5 km · west
- Morton Grove6 km · south-west
- Niles9 km · south-west
- Northbrook11 km · north-west
- Park Ridge12 km · south-west
- Highland Park14 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wilmette
What time is Fajr in Wilmette?
Fajr in Wilmette depends on the season: 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.
Which calculation method is used for Wilmette?
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.
When is Maghrib in Wilmette?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:22 PM on 21 December and 8:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Wilmette differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Wilmette is 970 km from Washington D.C., towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Wilmette is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Washington D.C.
How long is the fast in Wilmette 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.