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What time is sunrise and sunset in Zion?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Zion, 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 Zion was at 7:00:32 AM CDT (15h 54m ago).

Sunset
6:13 PM
260° WDusk 6:41 PM

Sunset in Zion was at 6:13:23 PM CDT (4h 41m ago).

Now
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Night now

Daylight
11h 12m
Darkness
9h 45m
Solar noon
12:37 PM
Sun altitude
48.8° below
Sun direction
319° NW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:01 AM
101° EDawn 6:33 AM

Sunrise in Zion will be at 7:01:41 AM CDT (in 8h 7m).

Sunset
6:11 PM
259° WDusk 6:40 PM

Sunset in Zion will be at 6:11:47 PM CDT (in 19h 17m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Zion

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

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:45 AM6:35 PM11h 49m
2 Fri6:46 AM6:33 PM11h 46m
3 Sat6:48 AM6:31 PM11h 43m
4 Sun6:49 AM6:30 PM11h 40m
5 Mon6:50 AM6:28 PM11h 38m
6 Tue6:51 AM6:26 PM11h 35m
7 Wed6:52 AM6:24 PM11h 32m
8 Thu6:53 AM6:23 PM11h 29m
9 Fri6:54 AM6:21 PM11h 26m
10 Sat6:55 AM6:19 PM11h 23m
11 Sun6:57 AM6:18 PM11h 21m
12 Mon6:58 AM6:16 PM11h 18m
13 Tue6:59 AM6:15 PM11h 15m
14 Wed7:00 AM6:13 PM11h 12m
Wednesday, October 14
11h 12m 51s of daylight·−2m 46s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:32 AM – 6:41 PM
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Time
10:55 PM
Altitude
-48.8°
Heading
319° NW
Light
Night

10:55 PM, Night, altitude -48.8 degrees

15 Thu7:01 AM6:11 PM11h 10m
16 Fri7:02 AM6:10 PM11h 07m
17 Sat7:04 AM6:08 PM11h 04m
18 Sun7:05 AM6:07 PM11h 01m
19 Mon7:06 AM6:05 PM10h 59m
20 Tue7:07 AM6:03 PM10h 56m
21 Wed7:08 AM6:02 PM10h 53m
22 Thu7:09 AM6:00 PM10h 51m
23 Fri7:11 AM5:59 PM10h 48m
24 Sat7:12 AM5:58 PM10h 45m
25 Sun7:13 AM5:56 PM10h 43m
26 Mon7:14 AM5:55 PM10h 40m
27 Tue7:16 AM5:53 PM10h 37m
28 Wed7:17 AM5:52 PM10h 35m
29 Thu7:18 AM5:51 PM10h 32m
30 Fri7:19 AM5:49 PM10h 30m
31 Sat7:20 AM5:48 PM10h 27m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Zion from Flickr.

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Evening FarewellView on Flickr
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Sunset PanoView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunset Reflections
Sunset ReflectionsView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Evening at the Marina
Evening at the MarinaView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Watching the Show
Watching the ShowView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Morning Rough
Morning RoughView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sudden Rush
Sudden RushView on Flickr
Flickr photo: Sunrise Breeze at Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4454)
Sunrise Breeze at Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4454)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: X Marks the Spot!, Lakeshore Grass at Sunrise, Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4450)
X Marks the Spot!, Lakeshore Grass at Sunrise, Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4450)View on Flickr
Flickr photo: Lakeshore Grass at Sunrise, Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4456)
Lakeshore Grass at Sunrise, Illinois Beach State Park (DTB_4456)View on Flickr

FAQ

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

What time does the sun rise in Zion today?
Sunrise in Zion today (Wednesday, October 14, 2026) is at 7:00 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Zion today?
Sunset today is at 6:13 PM, after 11h 12m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Zion 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 Zion, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in Zion 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 Zion, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in Zion, Illinois is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 03m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does Zion get in summer than in winter?
Zion gets 6h 13m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 17m against 9h 03m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Zion?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Zion is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:13 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Zion?
The latest sunset is on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 8:32 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Zion?
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 Zion?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:23 AM.
Does Zion observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Zion 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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