Sunset & Sunrise Today in North Peoria, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in North Peoria: sunrise 7:10 AM, sunset 6:16 PM.
In North Peoria, Illinois, the sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 6:17 PM today, Thursday, October 15, 2026, for a total of 11h 07m of daylight. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over North Peoria, is at 12:44 PM.
Because North Peoria is at 40.72° (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 36 seconds. This is autumn in North Peoria, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in North Peoria this evening is roughly 5:41 PM–6:35 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:35 PM to 6:45 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in North Peoria is at 6:16 PM and sunrise at 7:10 AM — about 2m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in North Peoria drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in North Peoria, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in North Peoria ranges from as early as 4:30 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 22). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 05m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 14m.
Moon in North Peoria today
Sunset today: North Peoria vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peoria | 7:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 07m |
| Peoria | 7:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 07m |
| Pekin | 7:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 08m |
| Normal | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
| Bloomington | 7:07 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 08m |
North Peoria sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 05m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 14m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (June 22)
- Earliest sunset 4:30 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 5:26 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:27 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in North Peoria (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:27 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 05m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:46 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 14m |
North Peoria sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 07m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 36s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:12 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 36s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 35s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 34s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:15 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 33s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:16 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 33s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:17 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 33s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:18 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 31s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:19 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 31s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:20 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 42m | −2m 30s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:22 AM | 6:01 PM | 10h 39m | −2m 29s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:23 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 37m | −2m 28s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:24 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 34m | −2m 27s |
Twilight times in North Peoria today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:38 AM | 7:48 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:10 AM | 7:17 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:41 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:52 AM | 7:46 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:41 PM | 6:35 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in North Peoria by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:41 PM | 9h 18m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 07m |
| March | 6:32 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 17m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:57 AM | 7:54 PM | 13h 57m |
| June | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 5:31 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 01m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 17m |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 04m |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 25m |
| December | 7:03 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 27m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for North Peoria
What time is sunset in North Peoria today?
Sunset in North Peoria, Illinois is at 6:17 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in North Peoria today?
Sunrise in North Peoria is at 7:09 AM today, with 11h 07m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in North Peoria tomorrow?
Sunrise in North Peoria tomorrow is at 7:10 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:16 PM.
What time is sunset in North Peoria tomorrow?
Sunset in North Peoria tomorrow is at 6:16 PM.
How long is the day in North Peoria today?
North Peoria gets 11h 07m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:09 AM and sunset at 6:17 PM.
When is golden hour in North Peoria?
The evening golden hour in North Peoria is about 5:41 PM to 6:35 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in North Peoria?
The evening blue hour in North Peoria runs from about 6:35 PM to 6:45 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in North Peoria?
After sunset at 6:17 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in North Peoria at around 6:45 PM today.
When is solar noon in North Peoria?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over North Peoria — is at 12:44 PM today.
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