Sunrise & sunset times in Chicago, United States
On Friday 19 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 20:28 in Chicago. All times are shown in the America/Chicago timezone.
Today in Chicago
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Golden hour in Chicago today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Chicago when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Chicago (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Chicago’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:15 | 16:44 | 12:00 | 9h 29m |
| February | 06:46 | 17:23 | 12:04 | 10h 37m |
| March | 07:02 | 18:57 | 12:59 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:10 | 19:31 | 12:50 | 13h 21m |
| May | 05:30 | 20:04 | 12:46 | 14h 33m |
| June | 05:14 | 20:27 | 12:51 | 15h 12m |
| July | 05:28 | 20:23 | 12:56 | 14h 54m |
| August | 05:58 | 19:50 | 12:55 | 13h 51m |
| September | 06:30 | 18:59 | 12:45 | 12h 28m |
| October | 07:03 | 18:08 | 12:36 | 11h 05m |
| November | 06:40 | 16:29 | 11:35 | 9h 49m |
| December | 07:11 | 16:20 | 11:45 | 9h 09m |
Solar year in Chicago (2026)
Day length in Chicago swings by 6h 06m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Chicago
Longest day in Chicago: 15h 3m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 57m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 3m.
Moon tonight in Chicago
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Chicago today?▼
The sun rises at 05:15 America/Chicago in Chicago, United States today.
What time is sunset in Chicago today?▼
The sun sets at 20:28 America/Chicago in Chicago today.
How long is the day in Chicago today?▼
Daylight in Chicago today lasts 15 hours and 13 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chicago?▼
The morning golden hour in Chicago runs from 04:40 to 05:57, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:46 to 21:03.
What is the timezone of Chicago?▼
Chicago uses the America/Chicago timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Chicago?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Chicago is 21 June 2026, with 15h 13m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chicago?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Chicago is 21 December 2026, with 9h 08m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Chicago?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Chicago swings by 6h 06m.