Sunrise & Sunset in Chicago, IL

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:41
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Sunset
19:12
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Dawn
06:13
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Solar noon
12:56
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Dusk
19:40
Daylight
12h 31m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:4119:1212h 31m
Tomorrow06:3919:1312h 34m
Change−2m+1m+3m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Chicago, IL. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Chicago, IL.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:1916:309h 11m
February07:0517:049h 59m
March06:2817:4011h 12m
April06:3619:1512h 39m
May05:4919:4813h 59m
June05:1920:1915h 00m
July05:1920:3015h 11m
August05:4420:1114h 27m
September06:1619:2813h 12m
October06:4718:3611h 49m
November07:2217:4710h 25m
December06:5816:229h 24m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL is located at 41.88°N, 87.63°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/Chicago timezone (CDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Chicago, IL this falls around 12:49 in mid-summer and 11:40 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Chicago, IL today?
Sunrise in Chicago, IL varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/Chicago.
What time does the sun set in Chicago, IL?
Sunset in Chicago, IL depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Chicago, IL get today?
Daylight hours in Chicago, IL range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (41.9°).
Does Chicago, IL observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Chicago, IL observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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