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Sun Times in The Village
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in The Village?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for The Village (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in The Village?
Check the sunset time displayed above for The Village (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in The Village?
Golden hour times for The Village 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 The Village?
The day length for The Village is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in The Village?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for The Village is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in The Village?
Sunset and dusk times for The Village 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 The Village?
Twilight duration in The Village 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 The Village?
The earliest sunrise in The Village in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on June 5 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in The Village?
The latest sunset in The Village in 2026 is at 8:49 PM on June 21 (America/Chicago). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in The Village?
After sunset in The Village, 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 The Village 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 The Village
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in The Village on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 7:16 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 7:40 AM | 7:37 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:57 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 6:25 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 6:26 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 6:49 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 30m |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:32 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 46m |