Sunset & Sunrise Today in Chicago Lawn, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Chicago Lawn: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Chicago Lawn is at 6:08 PM and sunrise was at 7:03 AM, giving Chicago Lawn 11h 05m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Chicago Lawn, is at 12:36 PM.
Because Chicago Lawn is at 41.78° (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 43 seconds. This is autumn in Chicago Lawn, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Chicago Lawn's golden hour, about 5:32 PM to 6:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Chicago Lawn is at 6:07 PM and sunrise at 7:04 AM — about 2m 42s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Chicago Lawn drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Chicago Lawn, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Chicago Lawn ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 07m.
Moon in Chicago Lawn today
Sunset today: Chicago Lawn vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Lawn | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Gage Park | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Ashburn | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| Brighton Park | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| New City | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
Chicago Lawn sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Chicago Lawn (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 07m |
Chicago Lawn sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 41s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:06 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 41s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:07 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 40s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:09 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 40s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 39s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:12 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 37s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:13 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 37s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:14 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 36s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:17 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 34s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:18 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 33s |
Twilight times in Chicago Lawn today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:32 PM | 6:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Chicago Lawn by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:06 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Chicago Lawn
What time is sunset in Chicago Lawn today?
Sunset in Chicago Lawn, Illinois is at 6:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Chicago Lawn today?
Sunrise in Chicago Lawn is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Chicago Lawn tomorrow?
Sunrise in Chicago Lawn tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Chicago Lawn tomorrow?
Sunset in Chicago Lawn tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in Chicago Lawn today?
Chicago Lawn gets 11h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Chicago Lawn?
The evening golden hour in Chicago Lawn is about 5:32 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Chicago Lawn?
The evening blue hour in Chicago Lawn runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Chicago Lawn?
After sunset at 6:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Chicago Lawn at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Chicago Lawn?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Chicago Lawn — is at 12:36 PM today.
Nearest cities to Chicago Lawn
- Gage ParkIL
- AshburnIL
- Brighton ParkIL
- New CityIL
- New CityIL
- Auburn GreshamIL
- South LawndaleIL
- BridgeportIL
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