Sunrise & sunset in Chicago

Daylight in Chicago

Chicago’s latitude makes the contrast between long summer evenings and short winter days especially noticeable. Check the destination’s local clock when planning around the lakefront or a commute.

The result is a planning reference for the selected place and date, not a promise of clear skies or an unobstructed horizon. Hills, buildings, trees, weather, and the exact point within a city can change when the Sun is visible.

Use the right date and clock

Choose the date at your destination rather than converting a result from another time zone. Daylight-saving changes can alter the clock time even when the underlying seasonal shift is gradual.

Questions about Chicago daylight

How do I find sunrise and sunset in Chicago?

Open the Chicago calculator, choose the date, and review the sunrise, sunset, and daylight-duration result shown in local time.

Why do the times change?

Sunrise and sunset shift as Earth moves through its yearly orbit. Clock changes, local time zones, and the selected date also affect the time you see.