Sunset & Sunrise Today in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Arlington Heights: sunrise 5:30 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
Arlington Heights, Illinois sees the sun come up at 5:29 AM and go down at 8:25 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 55m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Arlington Heights at 12:57 PM.
Arlington Heights lies at latitude 42.09°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 27 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Arlington Heights keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Arlington Heights runs from about 7:45 PM to 8:46 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Arlington Heights is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 5:30 AM — about 1m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Arlington Heights drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Arlington Heights, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Arlington Heights ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 14m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 05m.
Moon in Arlington Heights today
Sunset today: Arlington Heights vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | 5:29 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 55m |
| Arlington Heights | 5:29 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 55m |
| Palatine | 5:29 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 56m |
| Schaumburg | 5:30 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 55m |
| Evanston | 5:28 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 55m |
Arlington Heights sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 14m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 05m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:23 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Arlington Heights (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 14m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 05m |
Arlington Heights sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:29 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 55m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:30 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 54m | −1m 29s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 32s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:32 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:33 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 38s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 41s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:34 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 43s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:35 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 46s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:36 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 49s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:37 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:38 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:39 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 56s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:40 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:41 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 33m | −2m 00s |
Twilight times in Arlington Heights today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:23 AM | 10:30 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:13 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:55 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:08 AM | 6:10 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Arlington Heights.
Sunrise & sunset in Arlington Heights by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 10m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:21 PM | 15h 02m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 11m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 19m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Arlington Heights.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Arlington Heights
What time is sunset in Arlington Heights today?
Sunset in Arlington Heights, Illinois is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Arlington Heights today?
Sunrise in Arlington Heights is at 5:29 AM today, with 14h 55m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Arlington Heights tomorrow?
Sunrise in Arlington Heights tomorrow is at 5:30 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Arlington Heights tomorrow?
Sunset in Arlington Heights tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in Arlington Heights today?
Arlington Heights gets 14h 55m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:29 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Arlington Heights?
The evening golden hour in Arlington Heights is about 7:45 PM to 8:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Arlington Heights?
The evening blue hour in Arlington Heights runs from about 8:46 PM to 8:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Arlington Heights?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Arlington Heights at around 8:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Arlington Heights?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Arlington Heights — is at 12:57 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Arlington Heights
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Sunset card for Arlington Heights
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