Sun Times in Elgin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Elgin?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Elgin (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Elgin?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Elgin (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Elgin?
Golden hour times for Elgin 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 Elgin?
The day length for Elgin is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Elgin?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Elgin is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Elgin?
Sunset and dusk times for Elgin 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 Elgin?
Twilight duration in Elgin 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 Elgin?
The earliest sunrise in Elgin in 2026 is at 5:25 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 Elgin?
The latest sunset in Elgin in 2026 is at 8:56 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Elgin?
After sunset in Elgin, 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 Elgin 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 Elgin
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Elgin on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 16m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 30m |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 28m |
| May | 5:42 AM | 8:29 PM | 14h 47m |
| June | 5:25 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 29m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 8:49 PM | 15h 10m |
| August | 6:12 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 01m |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 01m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 38m |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:31 PM | 8h 54m |
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