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Sun Times in Western Springs
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Western Springs?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Western Springs (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Western Springs?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Western Springs (America/Chicago). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Western Springs?
Golden hour times for Western Springs 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 Western Springs?
The day length for Western Springs is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Western Springs?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Western Springs is shown in the times above (America/Chicago). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Western Springs?
Sunset and dusk times for Western Springs 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 Western Springs?
Twilight duration in Western Springs 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 Western Springs?
The earliest sunrise in Western Springs in 2026 is at 5:16 AM on June 8 (America/Chicago). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Western Springs?
The latest sunset in Western Springs 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 Western Springs?
After sunset in Western Springs, 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 Western Springs 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 Western Springs
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Western Springs on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 29m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:11 AM | 7:32 PM | 13h 21m |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 33m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 55m |
| August | 5:59 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 06m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 50m |
| December | 7:12 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 10m |