| Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 06:41 | 19:12 | 12h 31m |
| Tomorrow | 06:39 | 19:13 | 12h 34m |
| Change | −2m | +1m | +3m |
Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.
Today's light segments for Chicago, IL. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.
Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Chicago, IL.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:19 | 16:30 | 9h 11m |
| February | 07:05 | 17:04 | 9h 59m |
| March | 06:28 | 17:40 | 11h 12m |
| April | 06:36 | 19:15 | 12h 39m |
| May | 05:49 | 19:48 | 13h 59m |
| June | 05:19 | 20:19 | 15h 00m |
| July | 05:19 | 20:30 | 15h 11m |
| August | 05:44 | 20:11 | 14h 27m |
| September | 06:16 | 19:28 | 13h 12m |
| October | 06:47 | 18:36 | 11h 49m |
| November | 07:22 | 17:47 | 10h 25m |
| December | 06:58 | 16:22 | 9h 24m |
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.