Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bloomington, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bloomington: sunrise 5:39 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Bloomington at 8:24 PM, having risen at 5:38 AM. That works out to 14h 46m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Bloomington, is at 1:01 PM.
Because Bloomington is at 40.48° (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 21 seconds. This is summer in Bloomington, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Bloomington runs from about 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bloomington is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 5:39 AM — about 1m 24s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bloomington drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Bloomington, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bloomington ranges from as early as 4:28 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 03m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 16m.
Moon in Bloomington today
Sunset today: Bloomington vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | 5:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 46m |
| Peoria | 5:40 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 47m |
| North Peoria | 5:40 AM | 8:27 PM | 14h 47m |
| Decatur | 5:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 42m |
| Champaign | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 44m |
Bloomington sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 03m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 16m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:28 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:25 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:25 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bloomington (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:26 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 03m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 16m |
Bloomington sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 46m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:39 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 24s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:40 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 27s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:41 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:41 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:42 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 34s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:43 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 37s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:44 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 40s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:45 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 42s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:46 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 44s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:47 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 46s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:48 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 49s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:49 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 53s |
Twilight times in Bloomington today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:39 AM | 10:23 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:25 AM | 9:37 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:05 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:18 AM | 6:17 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:45 PM | 8:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Bloomington.
Sunrise & sunset in Bloomington by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 20m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 08m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:39 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:55 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:27 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 52m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 00m |
| August | 5:53 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 16m |
| September | 6:23 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 26m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 29m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Bloomington.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bloomington
What time is sunset in Bloomington today?
Sunset in Bloomington, Illinois is at 8:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bloomington today?
Sunrise in Bloomington is at 5:38 AM today, with 14h 46m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bloomington tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bloomington tomorrow is at 5:39 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Bloomington tomorrow?
Sunset in Bloomington tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Bloomington today?
Bloomington gets 14h 46m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:38 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Bloomington?
The evening golden hour in Bloomington is about 7:45 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bloomington?
The evening blue hour in Bloomington runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bloomington?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bloomington at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bloomington?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bloomington — is at 1:01 PM today.
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