Sun Times in Portage Park
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Portage Park?
Sunrise in Portage Park on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 6:14 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Portage Park?
Sunset in Portage Park on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 7:27 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Portage Park?
Morning golden hour in Portage Park ends at 6:52 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:50 PM.
How long is the day in Portage Park?
On Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Portage Park there are 13 hours and 13 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Portage Park?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Portage Park at 12:51 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Portage Park?
In Portage Park, sunset is at 7:27 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:07 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 7:56 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Portage Park?
Twilight in Portage Park lasts approximately 99 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 Portage Park?
The earliest sunrise in Portage Park in 2026 is at 5:15 AM on June 7 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Portage Park?
The latest sunset in Portage Park 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 Portage Park?
After sunset at 7:27 PM in Portage Park, civil twilight ends at 7:56 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:07 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Portage Park 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 Portage Park
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Portage Park on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:45 PM | 9h 29m |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 34m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 13m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 49m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 09m |
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