Sun Times in Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Chicago?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Chicago (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Chicago?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Chicago (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Chicago?
Morning golden hour in Chicago ends at 7:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
How long is the day in Chicago?
The day length for Chicago is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Chicago?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Chicago is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Chicago?
Sunset and dusk times for Chicago are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Chicago?
Twilight duration in Chicago varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Chicago?
The earliest sunrise in Chicago in 2026 is at 5:16 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Chicago?
The latest sunset in Chicago in 2026 is at 8:31 PM on June 27 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Chicago?
After sunset in Chicago, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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