What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Lake Forest, IL?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Lake Forest, Illinois. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Lake Forest at the bottom of the page.

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:17 am

Dawn: 4:43 am

Sunrise today in Lake Forest was at 5:17 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:24 pm

Dusk: 8:58 pm

Sunset today in Lake Forest will be at 8:24 PM CDT ().

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:17 am

Dawn: 4:43 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Lake Forest will be at 5:17 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:25 pm

Dusk: 8:59 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Lake Forest will be at 8:25 PM CDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Lake Forest

Sunrise and sunset photos of Lake Forest, IL from Flickr.

Weed in ice
Branch in ice
Nature Study - 5
Midwestern Glacier
Early Fall
Winter sunrise - Illinois
Mettawa sunset
Lincolnshire pond
Silver lining sunset
Fort Sheridan Preserve, Lake County, Illinois
Middlefork Savanna - Elawa Farm, Lake County, Illinois
Fort Sheridan Sunrise over frozen Lake Michigan
Fort Sheridan Sunrise over frozen Lake Michigan
Fort Sheridan Sunrise over frozen Lake Michigan
Fort Sheridan Sunrise over frozen Lake Michigan
Frozen Morning Wave

Calendar Lake Forest Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Lake Forest, Illinois. Discover Lake Forest, IL's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Forest

When is the shortest day in Lake Forest, IL?

The shortest day of the year in Lake Forest, Illinois (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Lake Forest, IL?

The shortest day of 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois will be 9 hours and 5 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Lake Forest, IL?

The longest day in Lake Forest, Illinois (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Lake Forest, IL?

The longest day of 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois will have 15 hours and 16 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Lake Forest, IL get in summer vs winter?

Lake Forest, Illinois gets 6 hours and 11 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 16 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 5 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Lake Forest, IL?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois will be on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:15 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Lake Forest, IL?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Lake Forest, Illinois will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Lake Forest, IL?

The latest sunset time in Lake Forest, Illinois will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:33 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Lake Forest, IL?

The earliest sunset time in Lake Forest, Illinois will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM.

National Parks near Lake Forest: Chicago Portage National Historic Site.

Lake Forest, IL is a city located in Lake County, Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 19,375. Lake Forest is a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and is considered a North Shore suburb. The city is home to many large corporations, including McDonald’s and Tenneco. Lake Forest is also the site of Lake Forest College and the headquarters of several major companies.

Lake Forest, IL
42.25863,-87.84063
Timezone: America/Chicago