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What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago Loop?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:59 AM
100° EDawn 6:31 AM

Sunrise in Chicago Loop was at 6:59:21 AM CDT (11h 38m ago).

Sunset
6:12 PM
260° WDusk 6:40 PM

Sunset in Chicago Loop was at 6:12:59 PM CDT (24 min ago).

Now
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Civil twilight now · Dusk at 6:40 PM

Daylight
11h 13m
Darkness
9h 46m
Solar noon
12:36 PM
Sun altitude
5.3° below
Sun direction
264° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:00 AM
100° EDawn 6:32 AM

Sunrise in Chicago Loop will be at 7:00:29 AM CDT (in 12h 23m).

Sunset
6:11 PM
259° WDusk 6:39 PM

Sunset in Chicago Loop will be at 6:11:24 PM CDT (in 23h 34m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Chicago Loop

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:25 AM
Moonset
8:05 PM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:45 AM6:34 PM11h 49m 25s
2 Fri6:46 AM6:32 PM11h 46m 38s
3 Sat6:47 AM6:31 PM11h 43m 51s
4 Sun6:48 AM6:29 PM11h 41m 05s
5 Mon6:49 AM6:27 PM11h 38m 19s
6 Tue6:50 AM6:26 PM11h 35m 33s
7 Wed6:51 AM6:24 PM11h 32m 47s
8 Thu6:52 AM6:22 PM11h 30m 02s
9 Fri6:53 AM6:21 PM11h 27m 17s
10 Sat6:54 AM6:19 PM11h 24m 32s
11 Sun6:55 AM6:17 PM11h 21m 48s
12 Mon6:57 AM6:16 PM11h 19m 04s
13 Tue6:58 AM6:14 PM11h 16m 20s
14 Wed6:59 AM6:12 PM11h 13m 37s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 13m 37s of daylight·−2m 43s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:31 AM – 6:40 PM
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Time
6:37 PM
Altitude
-5.2°
Heading
264° W
Light
Civil twilight

6:37 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -5.2 degrees

15 Thu7:00 AM6:11 PM11h 10m 55s
16 Fri7:01 AM6:09 PM11h 08m 13s
17 Sat7:02 AM6:08 PM11h 05m 32s
18 Sun7:03 AM6:06 PM11h 02m 51s
19 Mon7:05 AM6:05 PM11h 00m 10s
20 Tue7:06 AM6:03 PM10h 57m 31s
21 Wed7:07 AM6:02 PM10h 54m 52s
22 Thu7:08 AM6:00 PM10h 52m 14s
23 Fri7:09 AM5:59 PM10h 49m 37s
24 Sat7:10 AM5:57 PM10h 47m 00s
25 Sun7:12 AM5:56 PM10h 44m 24s
26 Mon7:13 AM5:55 PM10h 41m 50s
27 Tue7:14 AM5:53 PM10h 39m 16s
28 Wed7:15 AM5:52 PM10h 36m 43s
29 Thu7:16 AM5:51 PM10h 34m 11s
30 Fri7:18 AM5:49 PM10h 31m 41s
31 Sat7:19 AM5:48 PM10h 29m 11s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Chicago Loop from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Chicago Loop, United States

What time does the sun rise in Chicago Loop today?
Sunrise in Chicago Loop today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 6:59 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Chicago Loop today?
Sunset today is at 6:12 PM, after 11h 13m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Chicago Loop tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:40 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:45 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Chicago Loop, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Chicago Loop is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 13m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Chicago Loop, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Chicago Loop, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 07m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Chicago Loop get in summer than in winter?
Chicago Loop gets 6h 06m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 13m against 9h 07m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Chicago Loop?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Chicago Loop is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:14 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Chicago Loop?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Chicago Loop?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:19 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Chicago Loop?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:21 AM.
Does Chicago Loop observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago Loop 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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