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What time is sunrise and sunset in Rockford?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:05 AM
100° EDawn 6:37 AM

Sunrise in Rockford was at 7:05:18 AM CDT (11h 29m ago).

Sunset
6:18 PM
260° WDusk 6:46 PM

Sunset in Rockford was at 6:18:42 PM CDT (16 min ago).

Now
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Civil twilight now · Dusk at 6:46 PM

Daylight
11h 13m
Darkness
9h 45m
Solar noon
12:42 PM
Sun altitude
3.7° below
Sun direction
262° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:06 AM
100° EDawn 6:38 AM

Sunrise in Rockford will be at 7:06:27 AM CDT (in 12h 32m).

Sunset
6:17 PM
259° WDusk 6:45 PM

Sunset in Rockford will be at 6:17:07 PM CDT (in 23h 43m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Rockford

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:33 AM
Moonset
8:10 PM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:50 AM6:40 PM11h 49m 40s
2 Fri6:51 AM6:38 PM11h 46m 51s
3 Sat6:52 AM6:37 PM11h 44m 02s
4 Sun6:54 AM6:35 PM11h 41m 14s
5 Mon6:55 AM6:33 PM11h 38m 25s
6 Tue6:56 AM6:31 PM11h 35m 37s
7 Wed6:57 AM6:30 PM11h 32m 49s
8 Thu6:58 AM6:28 PM11h 30m 02s
9 Fri6:59 AM6:26 PM11h 27m 14s
10 Sat7:00 AM6:25 PM11h 24m 27s
11 Sun7:01 AM6:23 PM11h 21m 41s
12 Mon7:03 AM6:21 PM11h 18m 55s
13 Tue7:04 AM6:20 PM11h 16m 09s
14 Wed7:05 AM6:18 PM11h 13m 24s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 13m 24s of daylight·−2m 45s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:37 AM – 6:46 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:05 AM12:42 PM6:18 PMhorizon
Time
6:34 PM
Altitude
-3.7°
Heading
262° W
Light
Civil twilight

6:34 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -3.7 degrees

15 Thu7:06 AM6:17 PM11h 10m 39s
16 Fri7:07 AM6:15 PM11h 07m 55s
17 Sat7:08 AM6:13 PM11h 05m 11s
18 Sun7:09 AM6:12 PM11h 02m 28s
19 Mon7:11 AM6:10 PM10h 59m 46s
20 Tue7:12 AM6:09 PM10h 57m 04s
21 Wed7:13 AM6:07 PM10h 54m 23s
22 Thu7:14 AM6:06 PM10h 51m 43s
23 Fri7:15 AM6:04 PM10h 49m 03s
24 Sat7:17 AM6:03 PM10h 46m 25s
25 Sun7:18 AM6:02 PM10h 43m 47s
26 Mon7:19 AM6:00 PM10h 41m 10s
27 Tue7:20 AM5:59 PM10h 38m 34s
28 Wed7:21 AM5:57 PM10h 35m 59s
29 Thu7:23 AM5:56 PM10h 33m 25s
30 Fri7:24 AM5:55 PM10h 30m 52s
31 Sat7:25 AM5:53 PM10h 28m 21s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Rockford from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Rockford Sunset - IMG_4037 KBD
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Flickr photo: Rockford Wisconsin - C J's Lounge - Closed
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Flickr photo: Rockford Illinois -Old Rustic Neon Sign - Parthenios Luncheonette
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Flickr photo: Rockford Illinois ~ Lafayette Hotel ~ HIstoric Building
Rockford Illinois ~ Lafayette Hotel ~ HIstoric BuildingView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Rockford Pink Sunset - IMG_7760 KBD
Rockford Pink Sunset - IMG_7760 KBDView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Rockford lights - IMG_7774
Rockford lights - IMG_7774View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Rockford Bridge Sunset - IMG_0908 HDR KBD
Rockford Bridge Sunset - IMG_0908 HDR KBDView on Flickr
Flickr photo: IMG_0075_HDR KBD
IMG_0075_HDR KBDView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Heading home on the IR
Heading home on the IRView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Downtown Rockford IL by KBD
Downtown Rockford IL by KBDView on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Rockford today?
Sunrise in Rockford today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:05 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Rockford today?
Sunset today is at 6:18 PM, after 11h 13m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Rockford tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:46 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:51 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Rockford, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Rockford is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 16m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Rockford, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Rockford, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 05m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Rockford get in summer than in winter?
Rockford gets 6h 11m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 16m against 9h 05m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Rockford?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Rockford is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:19 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Rockford?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Rockford?
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 Rockford?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:28 AM.
Does Rockford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Rockford 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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