Sunset & Sunrise Today in Cicero, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Cicero: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Cicero at 6:09 PM, having risen at 7:03 AM. That works out to 11h 05m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Cicero at 12:36 PM.
Because Cicero is at 41.85° (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 Cicero, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Cicero's golden hour, about 5:32 PM to 6:27 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:27 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Cicero 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 Cicero drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Cicero, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Cicero ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 07m.
Moon in Cicero today
Sunset today: Cicero vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| Berwyn | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
| North Lawndale | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| South Lawndale | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Oak Park | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m |
Cicero sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Cicero (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 8:29 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 |
Cicero sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 05m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:05 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 42s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 41s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 41s |
| 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 39s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:12 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 37s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:14 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 38s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 38m | −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 | 5:50 PM | 10h 31m | −2m 34s |
Twilight times in Cicero today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:35 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:32 PM | 6:27 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Cicero by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 11m |
| 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 02m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:20 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 09m |
| August | 5:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:17 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Cicero
What time is sunset in Cicero today?
Sunset in Cicero, Illinois is at 6:09 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Cicero today?
Sunrise in Cicero is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Cicero tomorrow?
Sunrise in Cicero tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Cicero tomorrow?
Sunset in Cicero tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in Cicero today?
Cicero gets 11h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:09 PM.
When is golden hour in Cicero?
The evening golden hour in Cicero is about 5:32 PM to 6:27 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Cicero?
The evening blue hour in Cicero runs from about 6:27 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Cicero?
After sunset at 6:09 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Cicero at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Cicero?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Cicero — is at 12:36 PM today.
Nearest cities to Cicero
- BerwynIL
- North LawndaleIL
- South LawndaleIL
- Oak ParkIL
- Brighton ParkIL
- Lower West SideIL
- Gage ParkIL
- West TownIL
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