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What time is sunrise and sunset in Waukegan?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:00 AM
100° EDawn 6:32 AM

Sunrise in Waukegan was at 7:00:30 AM CDT (11h 39m ago).

Sunset
6:13 PM
260° WDusk 6:41 PM

Sunset in Waukegan was at 6:13:31 PM CDT (26 min ago).

Now
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Civil twilight now · Dusk at 6:41 PM

Daylight
11h 13m
Darkness
9h 45m
Solar noon
12:37 PM
Sun altitude
5.6° below
Sun direction
264° W
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:01 AM
100° EDawn 6:33 AM

Sunrise in Waukegan will be at 7:01:39 AM CDT (in 12h 22m).

Sunset
6:11 PM
259° WDusk 6:40 PM

Sunset in Waukegan will be at 6:11:55 PM CDT (in 23h 33m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Waukegan

Waxing Crescent
16% illuminated
Moonrise
11:28 AM
Moonset
8:04 PM

Calendar

America/Chicago · click a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:45 AM6:35 PM11h 49m 24s
2 Fri6:47 AM6:33 PM11h 46m 34s
3 Sat6:48 AM6:31 PM11h 43m 45s
4 Sun6:49 AM6:30 PM11h 40m 56s
5 Mon6:50 AM6:28 PM11h 38m 07s
6 Tue6:51 AM6:26 PM11h 35m 18s
7 Wed6:52 AM6:25 PM11h 32m 30s
8 Thu6:53 AM6:23 PM11h 29m 41s
9 Fri6:54 AM6:21 PM11h 26m 54s
10 Sat6:55 AM6:20 PM11h 24m 06s
11 Sun6:57 AM6:18 PM11h 21m 19s
12 Mon6:58 AM6:16 PM11h 18m 32s
13 Tue6:59 AM6:15 PM11h 15m 46s
14 Wed7:00 AM6:13 PM11h 13m 00s
Wednesday, October 14
11h 13m 00s of daylight·−2m 46s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:32 AM – 6:41 PM
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Time
6:39 PM
Altitude
-5.5°
Heading
264° W
Light
Civil twilight

6:39 PM, Civil twilight, altitude -5.5 degrees

15 Thu7:01 AM6:11 PM11h 10m 15s
16 Fri7:02 AM6:10 PM11h 07m 30s
17 Sat7:03 AM6:08 PM11h 04m 46s
18 Sun7:05 AM6:07 PM11h 02m 02s
19 Mon7:06 AM6:05 PM10h 59m 20s
20 Tue7:07 AM6:04 PM10h 56m 37s
21 Wed7:08 AM6:02 PM10h 53m 56s
22 Thu7:09 AM6:01 PM10h 51m 15s
23 Fri7:11 AM5:59 PM10h 48m 35s
24 Sat7:12 AM5:58 PM10h 45m 55s
25 Sun7:13 AM5:56 PM10h 43m 17s
26 Mon7:14 AM5:55 PM10h 40m 40s
27 Tue7:15 AM5:53 PM10h 38m 03s
28 Wed7:17 AM5:52 PM10h 35m 28s
29 Thu7:18 AM5:51 PM10h 32m 53s
30 Fri7:19 AM5:49 PM10h 30m 20s
31 Sat7:20 AM5:48 PM10h 27m 48s

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Waukegan from Flickr.

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FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Waukegan today?
Sunrise in Waukegan today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:00 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Waukegan today?
Sunset today is at 6:13 PM, after 11h 13m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Waukegan tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:41 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:46 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Waukegan, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Waukegan is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 17m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Waukegan, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Waukegan, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 04m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Waukegan get in summer than in winter?
Waukegan gets 6h 12m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 17m against 9h 04m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Waukegan?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Waukegan is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:13 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Waukegan?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:32 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Waukegan?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:18 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Waukegan?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:23 AM.
Does Waukegan observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waukegan 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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