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Sun Times in Portage Park
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Portage Park?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Portage Park (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Portage Park?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Portage Park (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Portage Park?
Golden hour times for Portage Park 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 Portage Park?
The day length for Portage Park is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Portage Park?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Portage Park is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Portage Park?
Sunset and dusk times for Portage Park 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 Portage Park?
Twilight duration in Portage Park 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 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 in Portage Park, 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 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 |