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Chicago Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | United States
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Chicago, United States, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 12, 2026 in Chicago, United States, sunrise is at 5:16 AM and sunset is at 8:27 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 15h 11m, solar noon is at 12:51 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:58 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:45 PM.
Local date
June 12, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Updated hourly
America/Chicago
Today’s solar times in Chicago
Dawn
4:42 AM
Sunrise
5:16 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:58 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:45 PM
Sunset
8:27 PM
Dusk
9:01 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
15h 11m
Solar noon
12:51 PM
Coordinates
41.8500, -87.6500
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 41.8500, longitude -87.6500, and the America/Chicago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Chicago over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 12, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 11m |
| TomorrowJun 13, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 11m |
| +1 weekJun 19, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 13m |
| +1 monthJul 12, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 00m |
What these times mean
Chicago changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Chicago throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 20m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 33m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 50m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 09m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:16 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
8:30 PM
June 20
Longest day
15h 13m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 08m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chicago today?
On June 12, 2026, sunrise in Chicago, United States is at 5:16 AM and sunset is at 8:27 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in Chicago today?
Today in Chicago, the time between sunrise and sunset is 15h 11m.
When is golden hour in Chicago?
Morning golden hour in Chicago ends at 5:58 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:45 PM.
What time is solar noon in Chicago?
Solar noon in Chicago is at 12:51 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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