Sunset & Sunrise Today in Elgin, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Elgin: sunrise 6:16 AM, sunset 7:29 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Elgin at 7:31 PM, having risen at 6:15 AM. That works out to 13h 15m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Elgin at 12:54 PM.
Sitting at 42.04° latitude puts Elgin 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 41 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Elgin move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Elgin's golden hour, about 6:54 PM to 7:49 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:49 PM to 8:00 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Elgin is at 7:29 PM and sunrise at 6:16 AM — about 2m 42s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Elgin drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Elgin right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Elgin ranges from as early as 4:21 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 14m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 06m.
Moon in Elgin today
Sunset today: Elgin vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 6:15 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 15m |
| Schaumburg | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 15m |
| Hoffman Estates | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 15m |
| Palatine | 6:14 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 15m |
| Wheaton | 6:15 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 14m |
Elgin sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 14m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 06m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:21 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Elgin (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 14m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 06m |
Elgin sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:15 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 15m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:16 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 42s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:18 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:20 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 43s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:21 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 43s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:22 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:23 AM | 7:19 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 45s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 45s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:25 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:26 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 45s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:27 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 46s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:28 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 47s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:29 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 46s |
Twilight times in Elgin today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:35 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:11 AM | 8:35 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:46 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:57 AM | 6:52 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:54 PM | 7:49 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Elgin by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 10m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 02m |
| July | 5:21 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 10m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:26 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 20m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Elgin
What time is sunset in Elgin today?
Sunset in Elgin, Illinois is at 7:31 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Elgin today?
Sunrise in Elgin is at 6:15 AM today, with 13h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Elgin tomorrow?
Sunrise in Elgin tomorrow is at 6:16 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:29 PM.
What time is sunset in Elgin tomorrow?
Sunset in Elgin tomorrow is at 7:29 PM.
How long is the day in Elgin today?
Elgin gets 13h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:15 AM and sunset at 7:31 PM.
When is golden hour in Elgin?
The evening golden hour in Elgin is about 6:54 PM to 7:49 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Elgin?
The evening blue hour in Elgin runs from about 7:49 PM to 8:00 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Elgin?
After sunset at 7:31 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Elgin at around 8:00 PM today.
When is solar noon in Elgin?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Elgin — is at 12:54 PM today.
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