Sunset
Sunset Time in Chicago, IL
Today's sunset time for Chicago, Illinois (41.88°, -87.63°), along with the compass direction the sun sets and the golden and blue hours that frame it. Use the date stepper to check any upcoming evening.
Chicago, IL
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Morning golden hour
4:51 AM – 5:57 AM
1h 6m
Evening golden hour
7:46 PM – 8:53 PM
1h 6m
Golden & blue hour
Morning golden hour4:51 AM – 5:57 AM1h 6m
Evening golden hour7:46 PM – 8:53 PM1h 6m
Morning blue hour4:40 AM – 4:51 AM10 min
Evening blue hour8:53 PM – 9:03 PM10 min
Sun
Sunrise5:15 AM57° ENE
Sunset8:29 PM303° WNW
Solar noon12:52 PM
Day length15h 14m
Dawn · civil4:40 AM
Dawn · nautical3:56 AM
Dawn · astronomical3:03 AM
Dusk · civil9:03 PM
Dusk · nautical9:47 PM
Dusk · astronomical10:41 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
38% illuminated
- Moonrise
- 11:36 AM83° E
- Moonset
- 12:05 AM281° W
Horizon directions
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Gear for the shot
- Mirrorless camera A capable body for low-light landscapes.
- 24–70mm zoom lens A versatile range for golden-hour scenes.
- Camera backpack Carry gear to the shot comfortably.
- Landscape photography book Sharpen your eye for light and composition.
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Chicago — frequently asked
- What time is sunset today in Chicago?
- Today's sunset time for Chicago is shown in the Sun section of the planner above, along with the exact compass bearing where the sun goes down.
- Where on the horizon does the sun set in Chicago?
- The sunset bearing shifts north in summer and south in winter. The compass shows today's exact sunset direction for Chicago.
- When is golden hour around sunset?
- Evening golden hour ends at sunset, so it begins roughly an hour before. The precise window is listed above.