Fasting in Chicago
The first fast in Chicago lasts 11h 38m, from 5:37 am to 5:15 pm. As the days lengthen, fasts grow by 73 minutes over the month, ending at 12h 51m. In total, Chicago will fast for about 355 hours this Ramadan.
On the first day, the fast in Chicago is 60 minutes shorter than in Makkah.
The Fiqh Council of North America uses calculation; some communities wait for a local sighting. If the month begins a day later, use the times by date; the day numbers shift by one.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Chicago?
Ramadan 2027 is expected to begin in Chicago on Monday, February 8, 2027. The Fiqh Council of North America uses calculation; some communities wait for a local sighting.
What time is Sehri in Chicago on the first day of Ramadan?
Sehri ends at 5:37 am on Monday, February 8, 2027, when Fajr begins. Many people stop eating a few minutes earlier to be safe.
What time is Iftar in Chicago on the first day of Ramadan?
Iftar is at 5:15 pm on Monday, February 8, 2027, at sunset (Maghrib).
How long is the longest fast in Chicago?
The longest fast is 12h 51m on Monday, March 8 and the shortest is 11h 38m on Monday, February 8. Across the month the fasts add up to about 355 hours.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Chicago?
Eid al-Fitr is expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 or Wednesday, March 10, 2027, depending on the moon sighting in the USA.
Which calculation method do these times use?
Times are calculated for 41.8781, -87.6298 using ISNA · Fajr 15°, the method most common in the USA. Your local mosque may differ by a few minutes.