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What time is sunrise and sunset in South Elgin?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in South 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 South Elgin was at 7:01:46 AM CDT (13h 51m ago).

Sunset
6:15 PM
260° WDusk 6:43 PM

Sunset in South Elgin was at 6:15:50 PM CDT (2h 37m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
11h 14m
Darkness
9h 46m
Solar noon
12:39 PM
Sun altitude
29.7° below
Sun direction
287° WNW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:02 AM
100° EDawn 6:34 AM

Sunrise in South Elgin will be at 7:02:55 AM CDT (in 10h 10m).

Sunset
6:14 PM
259° WDusk 6:42 PM

Sunset in South Elgin will be at 6:14:15 PM CDT (in 21h 22m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in South Elgin

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:28 AM
Moonset
8:08 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:47 AM6:37 PM11h 49m
2 Fri6:48 AM6:35 PM11h 47m
3 Sat6:49 AM6:33 PM11h 44m
4 Sun6:50 AM6:32 PM11h 41m
5 Mon6:51 AM6:30 PM11h 38m
6 Tue6:52 AM6:28 PM11h 36m
7 Wed6:53 AM6:27 PM11h 33m
8 Thu6:55 AM6:25 PM11h 30m
9 Fri6:56 AM6:23 PM11h 27m
10 Sat6:57 AM6:22 PM11h 25m
11 Sun6:58 AM6:20 PM11h 22m
12 Mon6:59 AM6:19 PM11h 19m
13 Tue7:00 AM6:17 PM11h 16m
14 Wed7:01 AM6:15 PM11h 14m
Wednesday, October 14
11h 14m 03s of daylight·−2m 43s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:33 AM – 6:43 PM
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Time
8:52 PM
Altitude
-29.6°
Heading
287° WNW
Light
Night

8:52 PM, Night, altitude -29.6 degrees

15 Thu7:02 AM6:14 PM11h 11m
16 Fri7:04 AM6:12 PM11h 08m
17 Sat7:05 AM6:11 PM11h 05m
18 Sun7:06 AM6:09 PM11h 03m
19 Mon7:07 AM6:08 PM11h 00m
20 Tue7:08 AM6:06 PM10h 57m
21 Wed7:09 AM6:05 PM10h 55m
22 Thu7:11 AM6:03 PM10h 52m
23 Fri7:12 AM6:02 PM10h 49m
24 Sat7:13 AM6:00 PM10h 47m
25 Sun7:14 AM5:59 PM10h 44m
26 Mon7:15 AM5:57 PM10h 42m
27 Tue7:16 AM5:56 PM10h 39m
28 Wed7:18 AM5:55 PM10h 37m
29 Thu7:19 AM5:53 PM10h 34m
30 Fri7:20 AM5:52 PM10h 31m
31 Sat7:21 AM5:51 PM10h 29m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of South Elgin from Flickr.

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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
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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in South Elgin today?
Sunrise in South 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 South Elgin today?
Sunset today is at 6:15 PM, after 11h 14m of daylight.
When does it get dark in South 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 South Elgin, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in South 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 South Elgin, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in South 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 South Elgin get in summer than in winter?
South Elgin gets 6h 07m 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 South Elgin?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in South Elgin is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:17 AM.
When is the latest sunset in South Elgin?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:32 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in South 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 South Elgin?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:24 AM.
Does South Elgin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. South 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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