Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bolingbrook: sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:28 PM.
Bolingbrook, Illinois sees the sun come up at 6:15 AM and go down at 7:30 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 13h 14m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Bolingbrook at 12:53 PM.
Sitting at 41.70° latitude puts Bolingbrook 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 2 minutes shorter and 39 seconds. This is summer in Bolingbrook, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Bolingbrook's golden hour, about 6:53 PM to 7:48 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:48 PM to 7:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bolingbrook is at 7:28 PM and sunrise at 6:16 AM — about 2m 39s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bolingbrook drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Bolingbrook right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Bolingbrook ranges from as early as 4:21 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 11m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 08m.
Moon in Bolingbrook today
Sunset today: Bolingbrook vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 14m |
| Naperville | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 14m |
| Downers Grove | 6:15 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 14m |
| Wheaton | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 14m |
| Joliet | 6:15 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 14m |
Bolingbrook sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 11m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 08m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:21 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:23 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Bolingbrook (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 | 5:18 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 11m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 08m |
Bolingbrook sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 14m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:16 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 39s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:18 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 40s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:19 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 41s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:22 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 43s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:23 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 43s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:24 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 43s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:25 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:26 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 44s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:27 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 45s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:28 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 44s |
Twilight times in Bolingbrook today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:35 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:11 AM | 8:33 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:46 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:57 AM | 6:51 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:53 PM | 7:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Bolingbrook by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 22m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 22m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bolingbrook
What time is sunset in Bolingbrook today?
Sunset in Bolingbrook, Illinois is at 7:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Bolingbrook today?
Sunrise in Bolingbrook is at 6:15 AM today, with 13h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bolingbrook tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bolingbrook tomorrow is at 6:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Bolingbrook tomorrow?
Sunset in Bolingbrook tomorrow is at 7:28 PM.
How long is the day in Bolingbrook today?
Bolingbrook gets 13h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:15 AM and sunset at 7:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Bolingbrook?
The evening golden hour in Bolingbrook is about 6:53 PM to 7:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bolingbrook?
The evening blue hour in Bolingbrook runs from about 7:48 PM to 7:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bolingbrook?
After sunset at 7:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bolingbrook at around 7:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bolingbrook?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bolingbrook — is at 12:53 PM today.
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