Sunset & Sunrise Today in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Bolingbrook: sunrise 5:32 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
Bolingbrook, Illinois sees the sun come up at 5:31 AM and go down at 8:24 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 53m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Bolingbrook at 12:58 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 1 minute shorter and 25 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 7:44 PM to 8:45 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Bolingbrook is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 5:32 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Bolingbrook drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Bolingbrook, the season of long evenings. 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 | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 53m |
| Naperville | 5:31 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 54m |
| Joliet | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m |
| Aurora | 5:32 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 53m |
| Cicero | 5:29 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 54m |
Bolingbrook sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 11m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 08m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (around June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:21 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (around June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:23 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 53m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:32 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:32 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 31s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:33 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 34s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:35 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 39s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:37 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 44s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:39 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:40 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 54s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:42 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 56s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:42 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Bolingbrook today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:27 AM | 10:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:15 AM | 9:40 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:57 AM | 8:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:10 AM | 6:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:44 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 Bolingbrook.
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 in Bolingbrook.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Bolingbrook
What time is sunset in Bolingbrook today?
Sunset in Bolingbrook, 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 Bolingbrook today?
Sunrise in Bolingbrook is at 5:31 AM today, with 14h 53m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Bolingbrook tomorrow?
Sunrise in Bolingbrook tomorrow is at 5:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Bolingbrook tomorrow?
Sunset in Bolingbrook tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Bolingbrook today?
Bolingbrook gets 14h 53m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:31 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Bolingbrook?
The evening golden hour in Bolingbrook is about 7:44 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Bolingbrook?
The evening blue hour in Bolingbrook runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Bolingbrook?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Bolingbrook at around 8:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Bolingbrook?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Bolingbrook — is at 12:58 PM today.
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