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Sunrise and sunset in Chicago, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:00 AM–7:38 AM and 5:38 PM–6:15 PM
Times are local time in Chicago. Current time in Chicago →
Sunrise and sunset in Chicago through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 7m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 23m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 50m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 22m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 9m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 12m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 28m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 1m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 36m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 14m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 41m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 20m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 1m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 32m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 0m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:16 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 10m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 56m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 26m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 54m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 10m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 41.85°N, 87.65°W, including daylight saving time where Chicago uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Chicago this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 13m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 8m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:16 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:30 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Chicago today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 6:15 PM in Chicago, giving 11 hours 15 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Chicago?
The longest day in Chicago in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chicago?
The shortest day in Chicago in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Chicago?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:16 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:30 PM on June 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Chicago?
Today, golden hour in Chicago is from sunrise (7:00 AM) to 7:38 AM in the morning, and from 5:38 PM to sunset (6:15 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.