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What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Chicago, 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 was at 6:59:22 AM CDT (10h 16m ago).

Sunset
6:13 PM
260° WDusk 6:41 PM

Sunset in Chicago will be at 6:13:06 PM CDT (in 58 min).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:32 PM

Daylight
11h 13m
Darkness
9h 46m
Solar noon
12:36 PM
Sun altitude
9.2°
Sun direction
250° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:00 AM
100° EDawn 6:32 AM

Sunrise in Chicago will be at 7:00:30 AM CDT (in 13h 45m).

Sunset
6:11 PM
259° WDusk 6:39 PM

Sunset in Chicago will be at 6:11:31 PM CDT (in 24h 56m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Chicago

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:25 AM
Moonset
8:06 PM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:45 AM6:34 PM11h 49m 27s
2 Fri6:46 AM6:32 PM11h 46m 41s
3 Sat6:47 AM6:31 PM11h 43m 55s
4 Sun6:48 AM6:29 PM11h 41m 08s
5 Mon6:49 AM6:27 PM11h 38m 22s
6 Tue6:50 AM6:26 PM11h 35m 37s
7 Wed6:51 AM6:24 PM11h 32m 51s
8 Thu6:52 AM6:22 PM11h 30m 06s
9 Fri6:53 AM6:21 PM11h 27m 21s
10 Sat6:54 AM6:19 PM11h 24m 37s
11 Sun6:56 AM6:17 PM11h 21m 53s
12 Mon6:57 AM6:16 PM11h 19m 09s
13 Tue6:58 AM6:14 PM11h 16m 26s
14 Wed6:59 AM6:13 PM11h 13m 43s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 13m 43s of daylight·−2m 43s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:31 AM – 6:41 PM
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Time
5:15 PM
Altitude
9.2°
Heading
250° WSW
Light
Daylight

5:15 PM, Daylight, altitude 9.2 degrees

15 Thu7:00 AM6:11 PM11h 11m 01s
16 Fri7:01 AM6:09 PM11h 08m 19s
17 Sat7:02 AM6:08 PM11h 05m 38s
18 Sun7:03 AM6:06 PM11h 02m 57s
19 Mon7:05 AM6:05 PM11h 00m 17s
20 Tue7:06 AM6:03 PM10h 57m 38s
21 Wed7:07 AM6:02 PM10h 54m 59s
22 Thu7:08 AM6:00 PM10h 52m 21s
23 Fri7:09 AM5:59 PM10h 49m 44s
24 Sat7:10 AM5:58 PM10h 47m 08s
25 Sun7:12 AM5:56 PM10h 44m 32s
26 Mon7:13 AM5:55 PM10h 41m 58s
27 Tue7:14 AM5:53 PM10h 39m 24s
28 Wed7:15 AM5:52 PM10h 36m 51s
29 Thu7:16 AM5:51 PM10h 34m 20s
30 Fri7:18 AM5:49 PM10h 31m 49s
31 Sat7:19 AM5:48 PM10h 29m 20s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Chicago from Flickr.

More on Flickr
Flickr photo: Golden Hour at Cloud Gate
Golden Hour at Cloud GateView on Flickr
Flickr photo: John Hancock Tower (dawn)
John Hancock Tower (dawn)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: John Hancock Tower (dusk)
John Hancock Tower (dusk)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Chicago Moods
Chicago MoodsView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Chicago Moods
Chicago MoodsView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Chicago Illinois - L Train Heading towards downtown - During Rush Hour
Chicago Illinois - L Train Heading towards downtown - During Rush HourView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Chicago
ChicagoView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Chicago
ChicagoView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Willis Tower
Willis TowerView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Chicago Sunset
Chicago SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: SHAMROCK
SHAMROCKView on Flickr
Flickr photo: NEW GROUNDS
NEW GROUNDSView on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Chicago today?
Sunrise in Chicago 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 today?
Sunset today is at 6:13 PM, after 11h 13m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Chicago tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:41 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, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Chicago 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, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Chicago, 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 get in summer than in winter?
Chicago gets 6h 05m 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?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Chicago is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:14 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Chicago?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Chicago?
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?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:21 AM.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chicago 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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