Zmanim in Chicago Today
שיקגו, USA · Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 25 Tishrei, 5787
Full Zmanim for October 6, 2026
| Zman | Time |
|---|---|
| Alot HaShachar | 05:38 |
| Misheyakir | 06:02 |
| Sunrise (Netz) | 06:50 |
| Latest Shema (GRA) | 09:44 |
| Latest Tefillah (GRA) | 10:42 |
| Chatzos | 12:38 |
| Mincha Gedola | 13:07 |
| Mincha Ketana | 16:01 |
| Plag HaMincha | 17:13 |
| Sunset (Shkiah) | 18:25 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (8.5° GRA) | 19:04 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (72 min) | 19:37 |
| Tzait HaKochavim (16.1° Rabbeinu Tam) | 19:45 |
Zmanim for Any Date
Need halachic times for a past or future day? Look up the full Zmanim table for Chicago on any date:
About Jewish Prayer Times in Chicago
The Zmanim (halachic times) above are calculated for Chicago's exact coordinates (latitude 41.8781, longitude -87.6298, elevation 180m) using the NOAA Solar Calculator. The times are recomputed each day from the sun's actual position, so they remain accurate year-round without any manual adjustment.
How to Use These Prayer Times
- Alot HaShachar — the earliest time for most morning mitzvot.
- Misheyakir — the earliest time to put on tzitzit and tefillin.
- Sof Zman K'riat Shema — the deadline to recite the morning Shema; the earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama). Do not delay past this deadline.
- Chatzos — divides morning from afternoon; the latest time for certain daytime mitzvot.
- Mincha Gedola / Ketana — the window for the afternoon prayer (Mincha); Mincha Gedola is the earliest time, Mincha Ketana is the preferred time.
- Tzait HaKochavim — nightfall; the end of Shabbat, Yom Tov, and fast days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Chicago?
Today, sunrise (netz hachama) in Chicago is at 06:50.
What is the latest time to say Shema in Chicago?
The latest time to recite the morning Shema (Sof Zman K'riat Shema, GRA opinion) in Chicago today is 09:44. The earliest time to say Shema is from sunrise (netz hachama) at 06:50.
What time is Chatzos in Chicago?
Chatzos (halachic midday) in Chicago today is at 12:38.
What time is Mincha in Chicago?
The Mincha prayer window in Chicago begins at Mincha Gedola (13:07) and the preferred time is Mincha Ketana (16:01).
What time is Tzait HaKochavim in Chicago?
Tzait HaKochavim (nightfall, when three stars are visible) in Chicago today is at 19:37 (72-minute opinion).