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What time is sunrise and sunset in Madison?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:06 AM
100° EDawn 6:40 AM

Sunrise in Madison was at 7:06:57 AM CDT (11h 31m ago).

Sunset
6:25 PM
260° WDusk 6:52 PM

Sunset in Madison was at 6:25:38 PM CDT (12 min ago).

Now
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Civil twilight now · Dusk at 6:52 PM

Daylight
11h 18m
Darkness
9h 48m
Solar noon
12:46 PM
Sun altitude
3.1° below
Sun direction
262° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:07 AM
100° EDawn 6:41 AM

Sunrise in Madison will be at 7:07:56 AM CDT (in 12h 30m).

Sunset
6:24 PM
260° WDusk 6:50 PM

Sunset in Madison will be at 6:24:12 PM CDT (in 23h 46m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Madison

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:23 AM
Moonset
8:29 PM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:54 AM6:45 PM11h 50m 36s
2 Fri6:55 AM6:43 PM11h 48m 07s
3 Sat6:56 AM6:42 PM11h 45m 38s
4 Sun6:57 AM6:40 PM11h 43m 10s
5 Mon6:58 AM6:39 PM11h 40m 41s
6 Tue6:59 AM6:37 PM11h 38m 13s
7 Wed7:00 AM6:35 PM11h 35m 46s
8 Thu7:01 AM6:34 PM11h 33m 18s
9 Fri7:02 AM6:32 PM11h 30m 51s
10 Sat7:03 AM6:31 PM11h 28m 24s
11 Sun7:04 AM6:30 PM11h 25m 57s
12 Mon7:05 AM6:28 PM11h 23m 31s
13 Tue7:05 AM6:27 PM11h 21m 05s
14 Wed7:06 AM6:25 PM11h 18m 40s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 18m 40s of daylight·−2m 25s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:40 AM – 6:52 PM
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Time
6:38 PM
Altitude
-3.1°
Heading
262° W
Light
Civil twilight

6:38 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -3.1 degrees

15 Thu7:07 AM6:24 PM11h 16m 15s
16 Fri7:08 AM6:22 PM11h 13m 51s
17 Sat7:09 AM6:21 PM11h 11m 27s
18 Sun7:10 AM6:20 PM11h 09m 03s
19 Mon7:11 AM6:18 PM11h 06m 41s
20 Tue7:12 AM6:17 PM11h 04m 19s
21 Wed7:13 AM6:15 PM11h 01m 57s
22 Thu7:14 AM6:14 PM10h 59m 36s
23 Fri7:16 AM6:13 PM10h 57m 16s
24 Sat7:17 AM6:12 PM10h 54m 57s
25 Sun7:18 AM6:10 PM10h 52m 38s
26 Mon7:19 AM6:09 PM10h 50m 20s
27 Tue7:20 AM6:08 PM10h 48m 04s
28 Wed7:21 AM6:07 PM10h 45m 48s
29 Thu7:22 AM6:05 PM10h 43m 33s
30 Fri7:23 AM6:04 PM10h 41m 19s
31 Sat7:24 AM6:03 PM10h 39m 06s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Madison from Flickr.

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Madison today?
Sunrise in Madison today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:06 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Madison today?
Sunset today is at 6:25 PM, after 11h 18m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Madison tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:52 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:53 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Madison, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Madison is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 52m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Madison, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Madison, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 27m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Madison get in summer than in winter?
Madison gets 5h 24m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 52m against 9h 27m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 11m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Madison?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Madison is on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:35 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Madison?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:29 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Madison?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, with the sun down by 4:38 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Madison?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:26 AM.
Does Madison observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Madison 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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