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Sun Times in Streamwood
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Streamwood?
Sunrise in Streamwood on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:59 AM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Streamwood?
Sunset in Streamwood on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:54 PM (America/Chicago). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Streamwood?
Morning golden hour in Streamwood ends at 6:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:15 PM.
How long is the day in Streamwood?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Streamwood there are 13 hours and 54 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Streamwood?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Streamwood at 12:57 PM (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Streamwood?
In Streamwood, sunset is at 7:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:40 PM (America/Chicago). Civil twilight ends at 8:24 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Streamwood?
Twilight in Streamwood lasts approximately 107 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 Streamwood?
The earliest sunrise in Streamwood in 2026 is at 5:16 AM on June 9 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Streamwood?
The latest sunset in Streamwood in 2026 is at 8:32 PM on June 22 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Streamwood?
After sunset at 7:54 PM in Streamwood, civil twilight ends at 8:24 PM — about 30 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:40 PM (America/Chicago).
What these times mean
Solar times in Streamwood 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 Streamwood
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Streamwood on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 28m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 37m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 22m |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 35m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 14m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 56m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 52m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:42 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 49m |
| December | 7:13 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 08m |