What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Sterling, IL?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Sterling, Illinois. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Sterling at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:26 am

Dawn: 4:53 am

Sunrise today in Sterling will be at 5:26 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:30 pm

Dusk: 9:04 pm

Sunset today in Sterling will be at 8:30 PM CDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:26 am

Dawn: 4:52 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Sterling will be at 5:26 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:31 pm

Dusk: 9:04 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Sterling will be at 8:31 PM CDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Sterling

Sunrise and sunset photos of Sterling, IL from Flickr.

blessed assurance....(HSS)
cool runnings...
before harvest....
passing into eternity...(For Donna)
last light...(HFF)
into the great wide open...
a farmer's autumn serenade...
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serenity...
looking back...
It's the time of the season....
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I alone....
heading off into the sunset...
when september comes....

Calendar Sterling Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Sterling, Illinois. Discover Sterling, IL's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

DateDawnSunriseSolar NoonSunsetDuskDay Length

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling

When is the shortest day in Sterling, IL?

The shortest day of the year in Sterling, Illinois (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Sterling, IL?

The shortest day of 2026 in Sterling, Illinois will be 9 hours and 8 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Sterling, IL?

The longest day in Sterling, Illinois (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Sterling, IL?

The longest day of 2026 in Sterling, Illinois will have 15 hours and 13 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Sterling, IL get in summer vs winter?

Sterling, Illinois gets 6 hours and 4 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 13 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 8 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Sterling, IL?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Sterling, Illinois will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:24 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Sterling, IL?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Sterling, Illinois will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Sterling, IL?

The latest sunset time in Sterling, Illinois will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:38 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Sterling, IL?

The earliest sunset time in Sterling, Illinois will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM.

Nestled along the Rock River, Sterling, Illinois offers outdoor adventures, historical landmarks, and charming small-town vibes. Explore hiking trails, parks, and local shops before enjoying a meal at one of the many eateries. Don’t miss the historic Lincoln-Manahan Home or the Dillon Home Museum.

Sterling, IL
41.78864,-89.69622
Timezone: America/Chicago