Sun Times in Normal
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Normal?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Normal (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Normal?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Normal (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Normal?
Golden hour times for Normal 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 Normal?
The day length for Normal is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Normal?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Normal is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Normal?
Sunset and dusk times for Normal 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 Normal?
Twilight duration in Normal 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 Normal?
The earliest sunrise in Normal in 2026 is at 5:24 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 Normal?
The latest sunset in Normal in 2026 is at 8:30 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Normal?
After sunset in Normal, 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 Normal 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 Normal
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Normal on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:53 PM | 9h 37m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 18m |
| May | 5:39 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 27m |
| June | 5:24 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 03m |
| July | 5:38 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 47m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:53 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 09m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:38 PM | 9h 56m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 18m |
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