What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Chicago based on?

The sunrise and sunset times on this page are calculated from Chicago's coordinates using a standard sunrise zenith of 90.833 degrees (NOAA-style). Your browser refreshes them for the visitor's date.

What does golden hour mean in Chicago on this site?

In Chicago, golden hour here means the light from civil dawn to sunrise in the morning, and from sunset to civil dusk in the evening.

What are day length and solar noon in Chicago?

Day length in Chicago is the time from sunrise to sunset. Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky for that day at Chicago's longitude.

How is sunrise time calculated for Chicago?

Sunrise time for Chicago uses the city's latitude and longitude on this page and a NOAA-style zenith of 90.833 degrees. No fixed clock time is baked into the page as the permanent answer for today.

Today

Sunrise Time in Chicago Today

Chicago

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Sunrise06:50

Sunset18:27

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Times and the globe are set to Chicago. Shown in CDT.

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Times, FAQ, and other cities

Chicago sits at about 41.9°N, so summer brings long days and winter brings short days. Summer is around June and winter around December. This page shows sunrise time, sunset time, golden hour, day length, and solar noon for Chicago, computed in your browser from the city's coordinates.

FAQ

What time is sunrise in Chicago today? On 4 October 2026 sunrise in Chicago is 06:50 (CDT).
What time is sunset in Chicago today? On 4 October 2026 sunset in Chicago is 18:27 (CDT).
How long is the day in Chicago? On 4 October 2026 the day in Chicago lasts 11 hours 37 minutes, from sunrise at 06:50 to sunset at 18:27 (CDT).

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All sunrise times. Longest day of the year, equinox explained, daylight saving time.