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What time is sunrise and sunset in Elgin?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Elgin, 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 Elgin was at 7:01:48 AM CDT (11h 36m ago).

Sunset
6:15 PM
260° WDusk 6:43 PM

Sunset in Elgin was at 6:15:43 PM CDT (22 min ago).

Now
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Civil twilight now · Dusk at 6:43 PM

Daylight
11h 13m
Darkness
9h 46m
Solar noon
12:39 PM
Sun altitude
4.9° below
Sun direction
263° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:02 AM
100° EDawn 6:34 AM

Sunrise in Elgin will be at 7:02:56 AM CDT (in 12h 25m).

Sunset
6:14 PM
259° WDusk 6:42 PM

Sunset in Elgin will be at 6:14:08 PM CDT (in 23h 37m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Elgin

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:28 AM
Moonset
8:07 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 05s
3 Sat6:49 AM6:33 PM11h 44m 18s
4 Sun6:50 AM6:32 PM11h 41m 31s
5 Mon6:51 AM6:30 PM11h 38m 44s
6 Tue6:52 AM6:28 PM11h 35m 57s
7 Wed6:53 AM6:27 PM11h 33m 10s
8 Thu6:55 AM6:25 PM11h 30m 24s
9 Fri6:56 AM6:23 PM11h 27m 38s
10 Sat6:57 AM6:22 PM11h 24m 53s
11 Sun6:58 AM6:20 PM11h 22m 08s
12 Mon6:59 AM6:18 PM11h 19m 23s
13 Tue7:00 AM6:17 PM11h 16m 39s
14 Wed7:01 AM6:15 PM11h 13m 55s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 13m 55s of daylight·−2m 44s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:33 AM – 6:43 PM
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Time
6:37 PM
Altitude
-4.8°
Heading
263° W
Light
Civil twilight

6:37 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -4.8 degrees

15 Thu7:02 AM6:14 PM11h 11m 11s
16 Fri7:04 AM6:12 PM11h 08m 29s
17 Sat7:05 AM6:11 PM11h 05m 46s
18 Sun7:06 AM6:09 PM11h 03m 05s
19 Mon7:07 AM6:07 PM11h 00m 24s
20 Tue7:08 AM6:06 PM10h 57m 43s
21 Wed7:09 AM6:04 PM10h 55m 04s
22 Thu7:11 AM6:03 PM10h 52m 25s
23 Fri7:12 AM6:02 PM10h 49m 47s
24 Sat7:13 AM6:00 PM10h 47m 09s
25 Sun7:14 AM5:59 PM10h 44m 33s
26 Mon7:15 AM5:57 PM10h 41m 57s
27 Tue7:17 AM5:56 PM10h 39m 23s
28 Wed7:18 AM5:55 PM10h 36m 49s
29 Thu7:19 AM5:53 PM10h 34m 17s
30 Fri7:20 AM5:52 PM10h 31m 45s
31 Sat7:21 AM5:51 PM10h 29m 15s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Elgin from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Elgin, Illinois at Sunset
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Downtown Elgin, IllinoisView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Downtown Elgin, Illinois
Downtown Elgin, IllinoisView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Downtown Elgin, Illinois at Sunset
Downtown Elgin, Illinois at SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Downtown Elgin, Illinois at Sunset
Downtown Elgin, Illinois at SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Downtown Elgin, Illinois at Sunset
Downtown Elgin, Illinois at SunsetView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Elgin Tower at Sunset | Elgin, Illinois
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Flickr photo: Golden Hour Lodge - Variation
Golden Hour Lodge - VariationView on Flickr
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Late AfternoonView on Flickr
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Mission AccomplishedView on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Elgin today?
Sunrise in Elgin today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:01 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Elgin today?
Sunset today is at 6:15 PM, after 11h 13m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Elgin 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 Elgin, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Elgin 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 Elgin, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Elgin, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 06m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Elgin get in summer than in winter?
Elgin gets 6h 08m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 14m against 9h 06m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Elgin?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Elgin is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:16 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Elgin?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Elgin?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:21 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Elgin?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM.
Does Elgin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Elgin 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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