Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lincoln Square, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lincoln Square: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Lincoln Square is at 6:08 PM and sunrise was at 7:03 AM, giving Lincoln Square 11h 05m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Lincoln Square falls at 12:36 PM.
Because Lincoln Square is at 41.98° (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 44 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Lincoln Square keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lincoln Square's golden hour, about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lincoln Square is at 6:07 PM and sunrise at 7:04 AM — about 2m 43s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lincoln Square drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Lincoln Square, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lincoln Square ranges from as early as 4:18 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 25). 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 Square today
Sunset today: Lincoln Square vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Edgewater | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| North Center | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| West Ridge | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| West Ridge | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
Lincoln Square sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 13m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 06m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 4:18 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:14 AM (June 13)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lincoln Square (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 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 Square sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 43s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:05 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 43s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 42s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:09 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 40s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 39s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:12 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 39s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:14 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 38s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:15 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 37s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:16 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 36s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:17 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 35s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:18 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 34s |
Twilight times in Lincoln Square today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:30 AM | 7:41 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 7:09 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:34 AM | 6:37 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:45 AM | 7:40 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:31 PM | 6:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lincoln Square by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 10m |
| 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 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 Lincoln Square
What time is sunset in Lincoln Square today?
Sunset in Lincoln Square, Illinois is at 6:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lincoln Square today?
Sunrise in Lincoln Square is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lincoln Square tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lincoln Square tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in Lincoln Square tomorrow?
Sunset in Lincoln Square tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in Lincoln Square today?
Lincoln Square gets 11h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Lincoln Square?
The evening golden hour in Lincoln Square is about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lincoln Square?
The evening blue hour in Lincoln Square runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lincoln Square?
After sunset at 6:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lincoln Square at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lincoln Square?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lincoln Square — is at 12:36 PM today.
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