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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
6:26 AM
109° ESEDawn 5:57 AM

Sunrise in Cortland was at 6:26:36 AM CST (17h 28m ago).

Sunset
4:49 PM
251° WSWDusk 5:18 PM

Sunset in Cortland was at 4:49:31 PM CST (7h 5m ago).

Now
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Night now

Golden hour and blue hour in Cortland
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:08 – 7:06 AM4:09 – 5:07 PM
Blue hour5:57 – 6:08 AM5:07 – 5:18 PM
Daylight
10h 22m
−2m 25s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 34m
Solar noon
11:38 AM
Sun altitude
62.8° below
Sun direction
9° N
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:27 AM
110° ESEDawn 5:58 AM

Sunrise in Cortland will be at 6:27:49 AM CST (in 6h 34m).

Sunset
4:48 PM
250° WSWDusk 5:17 PM

Sunset in Cortland will be at 4:48:19 PM CST (in 16h 54m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Cortland

Waning Crescent
30% illuminated
Moonrise
12:26 AM
Moonset
2:03 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:24 AM4:51 PM10h 27m
2 Mon6:25 AM4:50 PM10h 25m
3 Tue6:26 AM4:49 PM10h 22m
Tuesday, November 3
10h 22m 54s of daylight·−2m 26s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:57 AM – 5:18 PM
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Time
11:54 PM
Altitude
-62.8°
Heading
8° N
Light
Night

11:54 PM, Night, altitude -62.8 degrees

4 Wed6:27 AM4:48 PM10h 20m
5 Thu6:29 AM4:47 PM10h 18m
6 Fri6:30 AM4:46 PM10h 15m
7 Sat6:31 AM4:44 PM10h 13m
8 Sun6:32 AM4:43 PM10h 11m
9 Mon6:33 AM4:42 PM10h 08m
10 Tue6:35 AM4:41 PM10h 06m
11 Wed6:36 AM4:40 PM10h 04m
12 Thu6:37 AM4:39 PM10h 02m
13 Fri6:38 AM4:38 PM10h 00m
14 Sat6:40 AM4:37 PM9h 57m
15 Sun6:41 AM4:37 PM9h 55m
16 Mon6:42 AM4:36 PM9h 53m
17 Tue6:43 AM4:35 PM9h 51m
18 Wed6:44 AM4:34 PM9h 49m
19 Thu6:46 AM4:33 PM9h 47m
20 Fri6:47 AM4:33 PM9h 46m
21 Sat6:48 AM4:32 PM9h 44m
22 Sun6:49 AM4:31 PM9h 42m
23 Mon6:50 AM4:31 PM9h 40m
24 Tue6:51 AM4:30 PM9h 38m
25 Wed6:53 AM4:30 PM9h 37m
26 Thu6:54 AM4:29 PM9h 35m
27 Fri6:55 AM4:29 PM9h 34m
28 Sat6:56 AM4:28 PM9h 32m
29 Sun6:57 AM4:28 PM9h 31m
30 Mon6:58 AM4:28 PM9h 29m

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 (Tuesday, November 3, 2026) is at 6:26 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Cortland today?
Sunset today is at 4:49 PM, after 10h 22m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Cortland tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:18 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:23 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 5:15 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Cortland?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:37 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 4:26 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 7:22 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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