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What time is sunrise and sunset in East Chicago?

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

Today

Sunrise
6:59 AM
100° EDawn 6:31 AM

Sunrise in East Chicago will be at 6:59:31 AM CDT (in 4h 5m).

Sunset
6:10 PM
259° WDusk 6:38 PM

Sunset in East Chicago will be at 6:10:56 PM CDT (in 15h 17m).

Now
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Night now · First light at 5:27 AM

Daylight
11h 11m
Darkness
9h 49m
Solar noon
12:35 PM
Sun altitude
44.5° below
Sun direction
53° NE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:00 AM
101° EDawn 6:32 AM

Sunrise in East Chicago will be at 7:00:39 AM CDT (in 28h 6m).

Sunset
6:09 PM
259° WDusk 6:37 PM

Sunset in East Chicago will be at 6:09:23 PM CDT (in 39h 15m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in East Chicago

Waxing Crescent
24% illuminated
Moonrise
12:21 PM
Moonset
8:53 PM

Calendar

Central Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu6:44 AM6:33 PM11h 49m
2 Fri6:45 AM6:32 PM11h 46m
3 Sat6:46 AM6:30 PM11h 44m
4 Sun6:47 AM6:28 PM11h 41m
5 Mon6:48 AM6:27 PM11h 38m
6 Tue6:49 AM6:25 PM11h 35m
7 Wed6:50 AM6:23 PM11h 33m
8 Thu6:51 AM6:22 PM11h 30m
9 Fri6:52 AM6:20 PM11h 27m
10 Sat6:53 AM6:18 PM11h 24m
11 Sun6:55 AM6:17 PM11h 22m
12 Mon6:56 AM6:15 PM11h 19m
13 Tue6:57 AM6:14 PM11h 16m
14 Wed6:58 AM6:12 PM11h 14m
15 Thu6:59 AM6:10 PM11h 11m
Thursday, October 15
11h 11m 24s of daylight·−2m 41s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:31 AM – 6:38 PM
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Time
2:54 AM
Altitude
-44.5°
Heading
53° NE
Light
Night

2:54 AM, Night, altitude -44.5 degrees

16 Fri7:00 AM6:09 PM11h 08m
17 Sat7:01 AM6:07 PM11h 06m
18 Sun7:02 AM6:06 PM11h 03m
19 Mon7:04 AM6:04 PM11h 00m
20 Tue7:05 AM6:03 PM10h 58m
21 Wed7:06 AM6:01 PM10h 55m
22 Thu7:07 AM6:00 PM10h 52m
23 Fri7:08 AM5:58 PM10h 50m
24 Sat7:09 AM5:57 PM10h 47m
25 Sun7:11 AM5:56 PM10h 45m
26 Mon7:12 AM5:54 PM10h 42m
27 Tue7:13 AM5:53 PM10h 40m
28 Wed7:14 AM5:52 PM10h 37m
29 Thu7:15 AM5:50 PM10h 35m
30 Fri7:16 AM5:49 PM10h 32m
31 Sat7:18 AM5:48 PM10h 30m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of East Chicago from Flickr.

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Flickr photo: Red Rubber Ball
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Flickr photo: One Lit Wonder
One Lit WonderView on Flickr
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Nine Inch RailsView on Flickr
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Winter Zelda on Ice by starbuxx Chicago February 2022 Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild CosplayView on Flickr

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in East Chicago, United States

What time does the sun rise in East Chicago today?
Sunrise in East Chicago today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 6:59 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in East Chicago today?
Sunset today is at 6:10 PM, after 11h 11m of daylight.
When does it get dark in East Chicago tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:38 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:43 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in East Chicago, United States?
The longest day of 2026 in East Chicago is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 15h 12m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in East Chicago, United States?
The shortest day of 2026 in East Chicago, Indiana is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 09m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 21, 2027.
How much more daylight does East Chicago get in summer than in winter?
East Chicago gets 6h 02m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (15h 12m against 9h 09m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 12m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in East Chicago?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in East Chicago is on Sunday, June 14, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:14 AM.
When is the latest sunset in East Chicago?
The latest sunset is on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:28 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in East Chicago?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with the sun down by 4:19 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in East Chicago?
The latest sunrise is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:20 AM.
Does East Chicago observe daylight saving time?
Yes. East Chicago 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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