Sun Times in Elgin
Monday, February 16, 2026
America/Chicago · 10h 56m of daylight
Complete Sun Times
Morning
Astronomical Dawn
5:55 AM
Blue Hour Starts
6:54 AM
Sunrise
7:20 AM
Golden Hour Ends
7:55 AM
Midday
Solar Noon
12:48 PM
Evening
Golden Hour Starts
5:42 PM
Sunset
6:17 PM
Blue Hour Ends
6:42 PM
Astronomical Dusk
7:41 PM
Sunrise & Sunset Times for February 2026
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Select date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | 7:33 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 28m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 2 | 7:32 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 30m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 3 | 7:32 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 31m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 4 | 7:31 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 33m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 5 | 7:30 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 35m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 6 | 7:29 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 37m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 7 | 7:28 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 39m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 8 | 7:28 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 41m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 9 | 7:27 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 43m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 10 | 7:26 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 44m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 11 | 7:25 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 46m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 12 | 7:24 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 48m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 13 | 7:23 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 50m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 14 | 7:22 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 52m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 15 | 7:21 AM | 6:16 PM | 10h 54m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 16 | 7:20 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 56m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 17 | 7:19 AM | 6:18 PM | 10h 58m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 18 | 7:18 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 0m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 19 | 7:17 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 2m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 20 | 7:16 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 4m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 21 | 7:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 6m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 22 | 7:13 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 9m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 23 | 7:12 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 11m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 24 | 7:11 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 13m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 25 | 7:10 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 15m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 26 | 7:08 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 17m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 27 | 7:07 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 19m of daylight | Select date |
| Feb 28 | 7:06 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 21m of daylight | Select date |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Elgin?
Sunrise in Elgin on February 16, 2026 is at 7:20 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Elgin?
Sunset in Elgin on February 16, 2026 is at 6:17 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Elgin?
Morning golden hour in Elgin ends at 7:55 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:42 PM.
How long is the day in Elgin?
On February 16, 2026 in Elgin there are 10 hours and 56 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Elgin?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Elgin at 12:48 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Elgin?
In Elgin, sunset is at 6:17 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:41 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 6:42 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Elgin?
Twilight in Elgin lasts approximately 85 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Elgin?
The earliest sunrise in Elgin in 2026 is at 6:20 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 8:51 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Elgin?
After sunset at 6:17 PM in Elgin, civil twilight ends at 6:42 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:41 PM (America/Chicago).
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