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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
6:32 AM
110° ESEDawn 6:02 AM

Sunrise in Rockford was at 6:32:10 AM CST (17h 9m ago).

Sunset
4:47 PM
250° WSWDusk 5:16 PM

Sunset in Rockford was at 4:47:11 PM CST (6h 54m ago).

Now
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Night now

Golden hour and blue hour in Rockford
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:14 – 7:12 AM4:06 – 5:05 PM
Blue hour6:02 – 6:14 AM5:05 – 5:16 PM
Daylight
10h 15m
−2m 29s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 34m
Solar noon
11:39 AM
Sun altitude
62.6° below
Sun direction
1° N
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
6:33 AM
110° ESEDawn 6:04 AM

Sunrise in Rockford will be at 6:33:24 AM CST (in 6h 52m).

Sunset
4:45 PM
250° WSWDusk 5:15 PM

Sunset in Rockford will be at 4:45:58 PM CST (in 17h 5m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Rockford

Waning Crescent
30% illuminated
Moonrise
12:27 AM
Moonset
2:05 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun6:29 AM4:49 PM10h 20m
2 Mon6:30 AM4:48 PM10h 17m
3 Tue6:32 AM4:47 PM10h 15m
Tuesday, November 3
10h 15m 01s of daylight·−2m 29s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:02 AM – 5:16 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a6:32 AM11:39 AM4:47 PMhorizon
Time
11:41 PM
Altitude
-62.6°
Heading
1° N
Light
Night

11:41 PM, Night, altitude -62.6 degrees

4 Wed6:33 AM4:45 PM10h 12m
5 Thu6:34 AM4:44 PM10h 10m
6 Fri6:35 AM4:43 PM10h 07m
7 Sat6:37 AM4:42 PM10h 05m
8 Sun6:38 AM4:41 PM10h 03m
9 Mon6:39 AM4:40 PM10h 00m
10 Tue6:40 AM4:39 PM9h 58m
11 Wed6:42 AM4:38 PM9h 56m
12 Thu6:43 AM4:37 PM9h 53m
13 Fri6:44 AM4:36 PM9h 51m
14 Sat6:45 AM4:35 PM9h 49m
15 Sun6:47 AM4:34 PM9h 47m
16 Mon6:48 AM4:33 PM9h 45m
17 Tue6:49 AM4:32 PM9h 43m
18 Wed6:50 AM4:32 PM9h 41m
19 Thu6:52 AM4:31 PM9h 39m
20 Fri6:53 AM4:30 PM9h 37m
21 Sat6:54 AM4:29 PM9h 35m
22 Sun6:55 AM4:29 PM9h 33m
23 Mon6:56 AM4:28 PM9h 31m
24 Tue6:57 AM4:27 PM9h 30m
25 Wed6:59 AM4:27 PM9h 28m
26 Thu7:00 AM4:26 PM9h 26m
27 Fri7:01 AM4:26 PM9h 25m
28 Sat7:02 AM4:26 PM9h 23m
29 Sun7:03 AM4:25 PM9h 22m
30 Mon7:04 AM4:25 PM9h 20m

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 (Tuesday, November 3, 2026) is at 6:32 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Rockford today?
Sunset today is at 4:47 PM, after 10h 15m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Rockford tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:16 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:22 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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