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What time is sunrise and sunset in Aurora?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Aurora, Illinois. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:01 AM
100° EDawn 6:33 AM

Sunrise in Aurora was at 7:01:47 AM CDT (11h 10m ago).

Sunset
6:16 PM
260° WDusk 6:43 PM

Sunset in Aurora will be at 6:16:03 PM CDT (in 4 min).

Now
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Golden hour now · Sunset at 6:16 PM

Daylight
11h 14m
Darkness
9h 46m
Solar noon
12:39 PM
Sun altitude
0.0° below
Sun direction
259° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:02 AM
100° EDawn 6:34 AM

Sunrise in Aurora will be at 7:02:54 AM CDT (in 12h 51m).

Sunset
6:14 PM
259° WDusk 6:42 PM

Sunset in Aurora will be at 6:14:29 PM CDT (in 24h 3m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Aurora

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:27 AM
Moonset
8:09 PM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:47 AM6:37 PM11h 49m 53s
2 Fri6:48 AM6:35 PM11h 47m 07s
3 Sat6:49 AM6:34 PM11h 44m 21s
4 Sun6:50 AM6:32 PM11h 41m 35s
5 Mon6:51 AM6:30 PM11h 38m 50s
6 Tue6:52 AM6:29 PM11h 36m 05s
7 Wed6:54 AM6:27 PM11h 33m 20s
8 Thu6:55 AM6:25 PM11h 30m 35s
9 Fri6:56 AM6:24 PM11h 27m 51s
10 Sat6:57 AM6:22 PM11h 25m 07s
11 Sun6:58 AM6:20 PM11h 22m 24s
12 Mon6:59 AM6:19 PM11h 19m 41s
13 Tue7:00 AM6:17 PM11h 16m 58s
14 Wed7:01 AM6:16 PM11h 14m 16s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 14m 16s of daylight·−2m 42s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:33 AM – 6:43 PM
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Time
6:12 PM
Altitude
-0.1°
Heading
259° W
Light
Civil twilight

6:12 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -0.1 degrees

15 Thu7:02 AM6:14 PM11h 11m 34s
16 Fri7:04 AM6:12 PM11h 08m 53s
17 Sat7:05 AM6:11 PM11h 06m 12s
18 Sun7:06 AM6:09 PM11h 03m 32s
19 Mon7:07 AM6:08 PM11h 00m 52s
20 Tue7:08 AM6:06 PM10h 58m 14s
21 Wed7:09 AM6:05 PM10h 55m 35s
22 Thu7:10 AM6:03 PM10h 52m 58s
23 Fri7:12 AM6:02 PM10h 50m 21s
24 Sat7:13 AM6:01 PM10h 47m 46s
25 Sun7:14 AM5:59 PM10h 45m 11s
26 Mon7:15 AM5:58 PM10h 42m 37s
27 Tue7:16 AM5:56 PM10h 40m 04s
28 Wed7:18 AM5:55 PM10h 37m 32s
29 Thu7:19 AM5:54 PM10h 35m 01s
30 Fri7:20 AM5:52 PM10h 32m 31s
31 Sat7:21 AM5:51 PM10h 30m 02s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Aurora from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Evening Walk Around the Neighborhood
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Flickr photo: montgomery – october, 2020
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Flickr photo: Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, Illinois
Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, IllinoisView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, Illinois
Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, IllinoisView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, Illinois
Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, IllinoisView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, Illinois
Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, IllinoisView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, Illinois
Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, IllinoisView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, Illinois
Colorful Sunrise in Downtown Aurora, IllinoisView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Aurora, United States

What time does the sun rise in Aurora today?
Sunrise in Aurora today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:01 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Aurora today?
Sunset today is at 6:16 PM, after 11h 14m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Aurora tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:43 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:48 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Aurora, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Aurora is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 12m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Aurora, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Aurora, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 08m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Aurora get in summer than in winter?
Aurora gets 6h 04m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 12m against 9h 08m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Aurora?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Aurora is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:17 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Aurora?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:32 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Aurora?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:22 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Aurora?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM.
Does Aurora observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Aurora uses Central Time: clocks go forward on March 8, 2026, then back on November 1, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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