Sunrise and sunset times in Chicago, 2026
In Chicago, United States (41.8781° N, 87.6298° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:15 and sets at 20:29, giving 15h 14m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 9h 08m of daylight. Local time, America/Chicago time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Chicago
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:53 | 19:02 | 12h 09m | 48.2° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:15 | 20:29 | 15h 14m | 71.6° | 57° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 22 September | 06:38 | 18:47 | 12h 10m | 48.2° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 07:14 | 16:22 | 9h 08m | 24.7° | 121° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Chicago, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:46 | 07:18 | 11:54 | 25.2° | 16:30 | 17:01 | 9h 12m |
| 15 January | 06:44 | 07:15 | 12:00 | 27.1° | 16:44 | 17:15 | 9h 29m |
| 1 February | 06:33 | 07:02 | 12:04 | 31.2° | 17:05 | 17:35 | 10h 03m |
| 15 February | 06:17 | 06:46 | 12:04 | 35.7° | 17:23 | 17:52 | 10h 38m |
| 1 March | 05:57 | 06:25 | 12:02 | 40.8° | 17:40 | 18:08 | 11h 16m |
| 15 March | 06:34 | 07:02 | 12:59 | 46.2° | 18:57 | 19:25 | 11h 55m |
| 1 April | 06:05 | 06:33 | 12:54 | 52.9° | 19:16 | 19:44 | 12h 43m |
| 15 April | 05:41 | 06:10 | 12:50 | 58.1° | 19:31 | 20:00 | 13h 22m |
| 1 May | 05:16 | 05:46 | 12:47 | 63.4° | 19:49 | 20:19 | 14h 03m |
| 15 May | 04:58 | 05:30 | 12:46 | 67.1° | 20:04 | 20:36 | 14h 34m |
| 1 June | 04:44 | 05:17 | 12:48 | 70.3° | 20:19 | 20:52 | 15h 02m |
| 15 June | 04:40 | 05:14 | 12:51 | 71.5° | 20:27 | 21:01 | 15h 13m |
| 1 July | 04:45 | 05:19 | 12:54 | 71.2° | 20:29 | 21:03 | 15h 10m |
| 15 July | 04:55 | 05:28 | 12:56 | 69.6° | 20:23 | 20:57 | 14h 55m |
| 1 August | 05:12 | 05:44 | 12:56 | 66.0° | 20:08 | 20:40 | 14h 24m |
| 15 August | 05:28 | 05:58 | 12:54 | 62.0° | 19:50 | 20:20 | 13h 52m |
| 1 September | 05:47 | 06:16 | 12:50 | 56.2° | 19:23 | 19:52 | 13h 07m |
| 15 September | 06:02 | 06:30 | 12:45 | 51.0° | 18:59 | 19:27 | 12h 29m |
| 1 October | 06:19 | 06:47 | 12:40 | 44.7° | 18:31 | 18:59 | 11h 44m |
| 15 October | 06:34 | 07:03 | 12:36 | 39.4° | 18:08 | 18:36 | 11h 06m |
| 1 November | 05:54 | 06:23 | 11:34 | 33.6° | 16:44 | 17:13 | 10h 21m |
| 15 November | 06:10 | 06:40 | 11:35 | 29.5° | 16:29 | 16:59 | 9h 49m |
| 1 December | 06:27 | 06:58 | 11:39 | 26.3° | 16:20 | 16:51 | 9h 22m |
| 15 December | 06:39 | 07:11 | 11:45 | 24.9° | 16:20 | 16:51 | 9h 09m |
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Chicago?
In 2026, the sun rises in Chicago between 05:14 (on 14 June) and 07:21 (on 31 October), local time (America/Chicago). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:15; at the December solstice, it is at 07:14.
What time is sunset in Chicago?
In 2026, sunset in Chicago ranges from 16:19 (on 8 December) to 20:29 (on 27 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Chicago?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 14m between sunrise (05:15) and sunset (20:29). The shortest day is 21 December, with 9h 08m (sunrise 07:14, sunset 16:22).
How high does the sun get in Chicago?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 71.6° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 24.7° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Chicago?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 57°) and sets in the west-northwest (303°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (121°) and sets in the west-southwest (239°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the America/Chicago time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.