Sunset & Sunrise Today in Aurora, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Aurora: sunrise 5:32 AM, sunset 8:25 PM.
In Aurora, Illinois, the sun rises at 5:32 AM and sets at 8:26 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 14h 53m of daylight. Local solar noon in Aurora falls at 12:59 PM.
Sitting at 41.76° latitude puts Aurora in the mid-latitudes — 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 25 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Aurora move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Aurora this evening is roughly 7:46 PM–8:46 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:46 PM to 8:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Aurora is at 8:25 PM and sunrise at 5:32 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Aurora drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Aurora, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Aurora ranges from as early as 4:22 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:31 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 07m.
Moon in Aurora today
Sunset today: Aurora vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 5:32 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 53m |
| Naperville | 5:31 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 54m |
| Bolingbrook | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 53m |
| Elgin | 5:31 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 55m |
| Joliet | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m |
Aurora sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:31 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Aurora (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 07m |
Aurora sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:32 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 53m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:32 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:33 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:34 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 34s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:35 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:36 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:37 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:38 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 45s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:39 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:40 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:40 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:41 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:42 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 59s |
Twilight times in Aurora today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:27 AM | 10:29 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:16 AM | 9:41 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:58 AM | 8:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:11 AM | 6:12 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:46 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 Aurora.
Sunrise & sunset in Aurora by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:21 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:47 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Aurora.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Aurora
What time is sunset in Aurora today?
Sunset in Aurora, Illinois is at 8:26 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Aurora today?
Sunrise in Aurora is at 5:32 AM today, with 14h 53m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Aurora tomorrow?
Sunrise in Aurora tomorrow is at 5:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
What time is sunset in Aurora tomorrow?
Sunset in Aurora tomorrow is at 8:25 PM.
How long is the day in Aurora today?
Aurora gets 14h 53m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:32 AM and sunset at 8:26 PM.
When is golden hour in Aurora?
The evening golden hour in Aurora is about 7:46 PM to 8:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Aurora?
The evening blue hour in Aurora runs from about 8:46 PM to 8:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Aurora?
After sunset at 8:26 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Aurora at around 8:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Aurora?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Aurora — is at 12:59 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Aurora
- NapervilleIL
- BolingbrookIL
- ElginIL
- JolietIL
- SchaumburgIL
- PalatineIL
- Arlington HeightsIL
- Arlington HeightsIL
Sunrise & sunset times in more Illinois cities
Sunset card for Aurora
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