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Sun Times in North Chicago
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in North Chicago?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for North Chicago (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in North Chicago?
Check the sunset time displayed above for North Chicago (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in North Chicago?
Golden hour times for North Chicago are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in North Chicago?
The day length for North Chicago is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in North Chicago?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for North Chicago is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in North Chicago?
Sunset and dusk times for North Chicago are displayed above (America/Chicago). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in North Chicago?
Twilight duration in North Chicago varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in North Chicago?
The earliest sunrise in North Chicago in 2026 is at 5:14 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in North Chicago?
The latest sunset in North Chicago in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on June 23 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in North Chicago?
After sunset in North Chicago, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in North Chicago shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in North Chicago
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in North Chicago on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:44 PM | 9h 27m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 36m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 23m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 36m |
| June | 5:14 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 16m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 58m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 47m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 06m |