Sunrise & Sunset in Chicago
United States · 41.88°, -87.63° · America/Chicago
The sun rises at 05:34 and sets at 20:21. Day length is 14h 46m, with solar noon at 12:58.
🌅 Sunrise
05:34
🌇 Sunset
20:21
☀️ Solar noon
12:58
⏱️ Day length
14h 46m
🌄 Dawn (civil)
05:02
🌆 Dusk (civil)
20:53
Sunrise & sunset by month (2026)
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:16 | 16:45 | 9h 28m |
| February | 06:47 | 17:24 | 10h 37m |
| March | 07:03 | 18:57 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:11 | 19:31 | 13h 20m |
| May | 05:31 | 20:04 | 14h 33m |
| June | 05:16 | 20:28 | 15h 12m |
| July | 05:29 | 20:25 | 14h 56m |
| August | 05:59 | 19:52 | 13h 53m |
| September | 06:31 | 19:02 | 12h 30m |
| October | 07:03 | 18:11 | 11h 7m |
| November | 06:41 | 16:31 | 9h 50m |
| December | 07:12 | 16:21 | 9h 9m |
Values are for the 15th of each month, in local time.
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FAQ — Sunrise & Sunset in Chicago
When does the sun rise in Chicago today?
Today (July 21, 2026) the sun rises at 05:34 and sets at 20:21 local time in Chicago.
How long is the day in Chicago?
Today's day length in Chicago is 14h 46m (sunrise to sunset). See the table above for each month.
What timezone are the times in?
All times are in the local timezone of Chicago (America/Chicago), with daylight saving time applied.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is up to 6° below the horizon — still bright enough for most outdoor activity. We show the beginning (dawn) and end (dusk) for today.