Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lincoln Park, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lincoln Park: sunrise 5:29 AM, sunset 8:23 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Lincoln Park is at 8:23 PM and sunrise was at 5:28 AM, giving Lincoln Park 14h 54m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Lincoln Park at 12:56 PM.
Because Lincoln Park is at 41.92° (the mid-latitudes), 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 25 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Lincoln Park keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
Golden hour in Lincoln Park this evening is roughly 7:43 PM–8:44 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:44 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lincoln Park is at 8:23 PM and sunrise at 5:29 AM — about 1m 29s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lincoln Park drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Lincoln Park right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lincoln Park ranges from as early as 4:18 PM (around December 8) to as late as 8:29 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 13m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 06m.
Moon in Lincoln Park today
Sunset today: Lincoln Park vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park | 5:28 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 54m |
| Near North Side | 5:28 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 54m |
| West Town | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 54m |
| Logan Square | 5:29 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 54m |
| Chicago | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 54m |
Lincoln Park sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 13m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 06m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:18 PM (around December 8)
- Earliest sunrise 5:14 AM (around June 14)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lincoln Park (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 7:02 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 13m |
| 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 |
Lincoln Park sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 54m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 29s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:30 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 32s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:31 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 34s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:32 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 38s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:33 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 47m | −1m 40s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:34 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 45m | −1m 42s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:35 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 43m | −1m 46s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:35 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 47s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:36 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 51s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 38m | −1m 52s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 55s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:39 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 34m | −1m 57s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:40 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 32m | −2m 00s |
Twilight times in Lincoln Park today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:23 AM | 10:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:13 AM | 9:39 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:55 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:08 AM | 6:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:43 PM | 8:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Lincoln Park.
Sunrise & sunset in Lincoln Park by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 11m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 01m |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 10m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 07m |
| October | 6:47 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 in Lincoln Park.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lincoln Park
What time is sunset in Lincoln Park today?
Sunset in Lincoln Park, Illinois is at 8:23 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lincoln Park today?
Sunrise in Lincoln Park is at 5:28 AM today, with 14h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lincoln Park tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lincoln Park tomorrow is at 5:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Lincoln Park tomorrow?
Sunset in Lincoln Park tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in Lincoln Park today?
Lincoln Park gets 14h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:28 AM and sunset at 8:23 PM.
When is golden hour in Lincoln Park?
The evening golden hour in Lincoln Park is about 7:43 PM to 8:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lincoln Park?
The evening blue hour in Lincoln Park runs from about 8:44 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lincoln Park?
After sunset at 8:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lincoln Park at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lincoln Park?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lincoln Park — is at 12:56 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near Lincoln Park
- Near North SideIL
- West TownIL
- Logan SquareIL
- ChicagoIL
- West RidgeIL
- West RidgeIL
- Belmont CraginIL
- South LawndaleIL
Sunrise & sunset times in more Illinois cities
Sunset card for Lincoln Park
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