What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Waukegan, IL?

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

Today Thursday, June 4, 2026

Sunrise

5:17 am

Dawn: 4:43 am

Sunrise today in Waukegan will be at 5:17 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:24 pm

Dusk: 8:59 pm

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

Tomorrow Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:16 am

Dawn: 4:42 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Waukegan will be at 5:16 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:25 pm

Dusk: 8:59 pm

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

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Waukegan

Sunrise and sunset photos of Waukegan, IL from Flickr.

Fishing at Sunrise
Weed in ice
Branch in ice
Slippery when wet
Six Flags Sunset
Lake Michigan AM
Waukegan Beach - Feb 2017 Sunrise
Sunset in Waukegan
Sunrise Waukegan Harbor
Sunrise-Waukegan-Harbor (30 of 41)
November Morning Sunrise
Sunrise Breeze at Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4454)
X Marks the Spot!, Lakeshore Grass at Sunrise, Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4450)
Lakeshore Grass at Sunrise, Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4456)
Illinois Beach Winterscape
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Calendar Waukegan Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Waukegan, Illinois. Discover Waukegan, 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 Waukegan

When is the shortest day in Waukegan, IL?

The shortest day of the year in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL?

The shortest day of 2026 in Waukegan, Illinois will be 9 hours and 4 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Waukegan, IL?

The longest day in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL?

The longest day of 2026 in Waukegan, Illinois will have 15 hours and 17 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

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

Waukegan, Illinois gets 6 hours and 12 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 17 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 4 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Waukegan, IL?

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

When is the latest sunrise in Waukegan, IL?

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

When is the latest sunset in Waukegan, IL?

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

When is the earliest sunset in Waukegan, IL?

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

Waukegan is a city located in northern Illinois, approximately 50 miles north of Chicago. It is the county seat of Lake County and has a population of just over 88,000 people. The city is known for its beautiful lakefront, which includes several parks and beaches, as well as for its vibrant arts and culture scene. Waukegan is also home to a number of large companies, including Abbott Laboratories and Medline Industries.

Waukegan, IL
42.36363,-87.84479
Timezone: America/Chicago