Sunset & Sunrise Today in DeKalb, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in DeKalb: sunrise 7:08 AM, sunset 6:11 PM.
DeKalb, Illinois sees the sun come up at 7:07 AM and go down at 6:13 PM on Thursday, October 15, 2026 — 11h 05m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in DeKalb falls at 12:40 PM.
Because DeKalb is at 41.93° (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 44 seconds. This is autumn in DeKalb, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in DeKalb this evening is roughly 5:36 PM–6:30 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:30 PM to 6:41 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in DeKalb is at 6:11 PM and sunrise at 7:08 AM — about 2m 42s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in DeKalb drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in DeKalb, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in DeKalb ranges from as early as 4:23 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:34 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 13m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 06m.
Moon in DeKalb today
Sunset today: DeKalb vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb | 7:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 05m |
| St. Charles | 7:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 05m |
| Aurora | 7:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 05m |
| Elgin | 7:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 05m |
| Oswego | 7:05 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 05m |
DeKalb sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 13m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 06m
- Latest sunset 8:34 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:23 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:19 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:26 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in DeKalb (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:20 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 13m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:42 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 06m |
DeKalb sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 05m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:10 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 43s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 41s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:12 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:13 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 40s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:14 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 40s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:15 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 39s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:17 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 38s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:18 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 38s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:19 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 37s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:20 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 36m | −2m 35s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:21 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 35s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:23 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 34s |
Twilight times in DeKalb today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:34 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:06 AM | 7:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:39 AM | 6:41 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:49 AM | 7:44 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:36 PM | 6:30 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in DeKalb by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:34 PM | 9h 11m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:51 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 8:23 PM | 15h 01m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 10m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 6:52 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:27 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 20m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for DeKalb
What time is sunset in DeKalb today?
Sunset in DeKalb, Illinois is at 6:13 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in DeKalb today?
Sunrise in DeKalb is at 7:07 AM today, with 11h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in DeKalb tomorrow?
Sunrise in DeKalb tomorrow is at 7:08 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:11 PM.
What time is sunset in DeKalb tomorrow?
Sunset in DeKalb tomorrow is at 6:11 PM.
How long is the day in DeKalb today?
DeKalb gets 11h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:07 AM and sunset at 6:13 PM.
When is golden hour in DeKalb?
The evening golden hour in DeKalb is about 5:36 PM to 6:30 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in DeKalb?
The evening blue hour in DeKalb runs from about 6:30 PM to 6:41 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in DeKalb?
After sunset at 6:13 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in DeKalb at around 6:41 PM today.
When is solar noon in DeKalb?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over DeKalb — is at 12:40 PM today.
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