Sunset & Sunrise Today in Joliet, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Joliet: sunrise 5:32 AM, sunset 8:23 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Joliet at 8:24 PM, having risen at 5:31 AM. That works out to 14h 52m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Joliet, is at 12:58 PM.
Joliet lies at latitude 41.53°, in the mid-latitudes, where daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 24 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Joliet keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Joliet runs from about 7:44 PM to 8:45 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Joliet is at 8:23 PM and sunrise at 5:32 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Joliet drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Joliet, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Joliet ranges from as early as 4:21 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 10m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 09m.
Moon in Joliet today
Sunset today: Joliet vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m |
| Bolingbrook | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 53m |
| Naperville | 5:31 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 54m |
| Aurora | 5:32 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 53m |
| Cicero | 5:29 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 54m |
Joliet sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 10m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 09m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:21 PM (around December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:18 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:23 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Joliet (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 | 5:18 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 10m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 09m |
Joliet sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:31 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 52m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:32 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 28s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:33 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 30s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:34 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 33s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:35 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 36s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:36 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 38s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:37 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 41s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:37 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 44s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:38 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 46s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:39 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 49s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:40 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 35m | −1m 51s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 53s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:42 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 32m | −1m 55s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:43 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 30m | −1m 58s |
Twilight times in Joliet today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:28 AM | 10:27 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:16 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:58 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:11 AM | 6:11 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:44 PM | 8:45 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Joliet.
Sunrise & sunset in Joliet by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 13m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 03m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:35 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:49 AM | 7:50 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 07m |
| August | 5:47 AM | 8:09 PM | 14h 21m |
| September | 6:18 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:46 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 23m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Joliet.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Joliet
What time is sunset in Joliet today?
Sunset in Joliet, Illinois is at 8:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Joliet today?
Sunrise in Joliet is at 5:31 AM today, with 14h 52m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Joliet tomorrow?
Sunrise in Joliet tomorrow is at 5:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Joliet tomorrow?
Sunset in Joliet tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in Joliet today?
Joliet gets 14h 52m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:31 AM and sunset at 8:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Joliet?
The evening golden hour in Joliet is about 7:44 PM to 8:45 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Joliet?
The evening blue hour in Joliet runs from about 8:45 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Joliet?
After sunset at 8:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Joliet at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Joliet?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Joliet — is at 12:58 PM today.
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