Sunset & Sunrise Today in Champaign, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Champaign: sunrise 5:37 AM, sunset 8:20 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Champaign at 8:20 PM, having risen at 5:36 AM. That works out to 14h 44m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Champaign, is at 12:58 PM.
Because Champaign is at 40.12° (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 19 seconds. This is summer in Champaign, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Champaign's golden hour, about 7:42 PM to 8:40 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:40 PM to 8:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Champaign is at 8:20 PM and sunrise at 5:37 AM — about 1m 23s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Champaign drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Champaign right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Champaign ranges from as early as 4:26 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:26 PM (around June 26). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 01m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 18m.
Moon in Champaign today
Sunset today: Champaign vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 44m |
| Decatur | 5:40 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 42m |
| Bloomington | 5:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 46m |
| Lafayette | 6:30 AM | 9:16 PM | 14h 45m |
| Springfield | 5:43 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 42m |
Champaign sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 01m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 18m
- Latest sunset 8:26 PM (around June 26)
- Earliest sunset 4:26 PM (around December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:23 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:21 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Champaign (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:24 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 01m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 18m |
Champaign sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 44m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:37 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 23s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:38 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:39 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 28s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:39 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 31s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:40 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 33s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:41 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 36s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:42 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 33m | −1m 38s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 31m | −1m 40s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:44 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 43s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:45 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 28m | −1m 45s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:45 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 26m | −1m 47s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:46 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 24m | −1m 49s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:47 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 22m | −1m 51s |
Twilight times in Champaign today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:38 AM | 10:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:24 AM | 9:33 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:04 AM | 8:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:16 AM | 6:15 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:42 PM | 8:40 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Champaign.
Sunrise & sunset in Champaign by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:15 AM | 4:37 PM | 9h 22m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:11 PM | 10h 09m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 18m |
| April | 6:36 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:52 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 54m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 49m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 57m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 8:06 PM | 14h 15m |
| September | 6:20 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 03m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:49 PM | 10h 27m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 31m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Champaign.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Champaign
What time is sunset in Champaign today?
Sunset in Champaign, Illinois is at 8:20 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Champaign today?
Sunrise in Champaign is at 5:36 AM today, with 14h 44m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Champaign tomorrow?
Sunrise in Champaign tomorrow is at 5:37 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
What time is sunset in Champaign tomorrow?
Sunset in Champaign tomorrow is at 8:20 PM.
How long is the day in Champaign today?
Champaign gets 14h 44m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:36 AM and sunset at 8:20 PM.
When is golden hour in Champaign?
The evening golden hour in Champaign is about 7:42 PM to 8:40 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Champaign?
The evening blue hour in Champaign runs from about 8:40 PM to 8:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Champaign?
After sunset at 8:20 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Champaign at around 8:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Champaign?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Champaign — is at 12:58 PM today.
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Sunset card for Champaign
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