Sunset & Sunrise Today in Evanston, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Evanston: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:27 PM.
Evanston, Illinois sees the sun come up at 6:13 AM and go down at 7:28 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 13h 15m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Evanston at 12:51 PM.
Because Evanston is at 42.04° (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 40 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Evanston move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Evanston's golden hour, about 6:52 PM to 7:47 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:47 PM to 7:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Evanston is at 7:27 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 2m 42s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Evanston drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Evanston right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Evanston ranges from as early as 4:18 PM (around December 5) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 14m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 06m.
Moon in Evanston today
Sunset today: Evanston vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m |
| Skokie | 6:13 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 15m |
| Rogers Park | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m |
| West Ridge | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m |
| West Ridge | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m |
Evanston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 14m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 06m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:18 PM (December 5)
- Earliest sunrise 5:14 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Evanston (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 | 5:15 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 14m |
| 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 06m |
Evanston sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:14 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 42s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:15 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 43s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:17 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 43s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:18 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 44s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 44s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 45s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:22 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:23 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:24 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 46s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:26 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 46s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:27 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 47s |
Twilight times in Evanston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:32 AM | 9:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:09 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:44 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:55 AM | 6:49 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:52 PM | 7:47 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Evanston by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 10m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:17 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 02m |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 10m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 24m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 20m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Evanston
What time is sunset in Evanston today?
Sunset in Evanston, Illinois is at 7:28 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Evanston today?
Sunrise in Evanston is at 6:13 AM today, with 13h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Evanston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Evanston tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:27 PM.
What time is sunset in Evanston tomorrow?
Sunset in Evanston tomorrow is at 7:27 PM.
How long is the day in Evanston today?
Evanston gets 13h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 7:28 PM.
When is golden hour in Evanston?
The evening golden hour in Evanston is about 6:52 PM to 7:47 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Evanston?
The evening blue hour in Evanston runs from about 7:47 PM to 7:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Evanston?
After sunset at 7:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Evanston at around 7:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in Evanston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Evanston — is at 12:51 PM today.
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