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What time is sunrise and sunset in Cortland?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:03 AM
100° EDawn 6:34 AM

Sunrise in Cortland was at 7:03:02 AM CDT (15h 54m ago).

Sunset
6:17 PM
260° WDusk 6:45 PM

Sunset in Cortland was at 6:17:45 PM CDT (4h 39m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
11h 14m
Darkness
9h 46m
Solar noon
12:40 PM
Sun altitude
49.0° below
Sun direction
318° NW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:04 AM
100° EDawn 6:36 AM

Sunrise in Cortland will be at 7:04:10 AM CDT (in 8h 7m).

Sunset
6:16 PM
259° WDusk 6:44 PM

Sunset in Cortland will be at 6:16:10 PM CDT (in 19h 19m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Cortland

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:29 AM
Moonset
8:10 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:48 AM6:39 PM11h 50m
2 Fri6:49 AM6:37 PM11h 47m
3 Sat6:50 AM6:35 PM11h 44m
4 Sun6:51 AM6:34 PM11h 42m
5 Mon6:53 AM6:32 PM11h 39m
6 Tue6:54 AM6:30 PM11h 36m
7 Wed6:55 AM6:29 PM11h 33m
8 Thu6:56 AM6:27 PM11h 31m
9 Fri6:57 AM6:25 PM11h 28m
10 Sat6:58 AM6:24 PM11h 25m
11 Sun6:59 AM6:22 PM11h 22m
12 Mon7:00 AM6:20 PM11h 20m
13 Tue7:01 AM6:19 PM11h 17m
14 Wed7:03 AM6:17 PM11h 14m
Wednesday, October 14
11h 14m 43s of daylight·−2m 43s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:34 AM – 6:45 PM
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Time
10:57 PM
Altitude
-49.0°
Heading
318° NW
Light
Night

10:57 PM, Night, altitude -49.0 degrees

15 Thu7:04 AM6:16 PM11h 12m
16 Fri7:05 AM6:14 PM11h 09m
17 Sat7:06 AM6:13 PM11h 06m
18 Sun7:07 AM6:11 PM11h 03m
19 Mon7:08 AM6:10 PM11h 01m
20 Tue7:09 AM6:08 PM10h 58m
21 Wed7:11 AM6:07 PM10h 55m
22 Thu7:12 AM6:05 PM10h 53m
23 Fri7:13 AM6:04 PM10h 50m
24 Sat7:14 AM6:02 PM10h 48m
25 Sun7:15 AM6:01 PM10h 45m
26 Mon7:16 AM5:59 PM10h 42m
27 Tue7:18 AM5:58 PM10h 40m
28 Wed7:19 AM5:57 PM10h 37m
29 Thu7:20 AM5:55 PM10h 35m
30 Fri7:21 AM5:54 PM10h 32m
31 Sat7:22 AM5:53 PM10h 30m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Cortland from Flickr.

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Cortland today?
Sunrise in Cortland today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:03 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Cortland today?
Sunset today is at 6:17 PM, after 11h 14m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Cortland tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:45 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:50 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Cortland, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Cortland is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 14m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Cortland, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Cortland, 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 Cortland get in summer than in winter?
Cortland gets 6h 06m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 14m against 9h 07m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Cortland?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Cortland is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:18 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Cortland?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Cortland?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:23 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Cortland?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:26 AM.
Does Cortland observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cortland 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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