Sunset & Sunrise Today in Downers Grove, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Downers Grove: sunrise 6:09 AM, sunset 7:38 PM.
Downers Grove, Illinois sees the sun come up at 6:08 AM and go down at 7:39 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026 — 13h 30m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in Downers Grove falls at 12:54 PM.
Sitting at 41.81° latitude puts Downers Grove 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 2 minutes shorter and 35 seconds. This is summer in Downers Grove, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Downers Grove this evening is roughly 7:03 PM–7:58 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:58 PM to 8:09 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Downers Grove is at 7:38 PM and sunrise at 6:09 AM — about 2m 37s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Downers Grove drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Downers Grove right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Downers Grove ranges from as early as 4:20 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 07m.
Moon in Downers Grove today
Sunset today: Downers Grove vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove | 6:08 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 30m |
| Wheaton | 6:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 30m |
| Naperville | 6:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 30m |
| Bolingbrook | 6:09 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 30m |
| Berwyn | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 30m |
Downers Grove sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:20 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:16 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:23 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Downers Grove (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 | 5:17 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 07m |
Downers Grove sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:08 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 30m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 28m | −2m 37s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:11 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 37s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:12 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:13 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 39s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:14 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 39s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:15 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 39s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:16 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 41s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 40s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:18 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 42s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:19 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 42s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:20 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 42s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:22 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 44s |
Twilight times in Downers Grove today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:26 AM | 9:21 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:03 AM | 8:44 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:39 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:50 AM | 6:45 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:03 PM | 7:58 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Downers Grove by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 11m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:34 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 8:20 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 09m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 4:21 PM | 9h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Downers Grove
What time is sunset in Downers Grove today?
Sunset in Downers Grove, Illinois is at 7:39 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Downers Grove today?
Sunrise in Downers Grove is at 6:08 AM today, with 13h 30m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Downers Grove tomorrow?
Sunrise in Downers Grove tomorrow is at 6:09 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:38 PM.
What time is sunset in Downers Grove tomorrow?
Sunset in Downers Grove tomorrow is at 7:38 PM.
How long is the day in Downers Grove today?
Downers Grove gets 13h 30m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:08 AM and sunset at 7:39 PM.
When is golden hour in Downers Grove?
The evening golden hour in Downers Grove is about 7:03 PM to 7:58 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Downers Grove?
The evening blue hour in Downers Grove runs from about 7:58 PM to 8:09 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Downers Grove?
After sunset at 7:39 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Downers Grove at around 8:09 PM today.
When is solar noon in Downers Grove?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Downers Grove — is at 12:54 PM today.
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