Sun Times in Joliet
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Joliet?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Joliet (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Joliet?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Joliet (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Joliet?
Golden hour times for Joliet 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 Joliet?
The day length for Joliet is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Joliet?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Joliet is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Joliet?
Sunset and dusk times for Joliet 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 Joliet?
Twilight duration in Joliet 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 Joliet?
The earliest sunrise in Joliet in 2026 is at 5:17 AM on June 12 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Joliet?
The latest sunset in Joliet in 2026 is at 8:30 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Joliet?
After sunset in Joliet, 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 Joliet 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 Joliet
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Joliet on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:47 PM | 9h 31m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 39m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 21m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 32m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 10m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 53m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 07m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 51m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 11m |
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