Sunset & Sunrise Today in South Shore, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in South Shore: sunrise 6:08 AM, sunset 7:36 PM.
South Shore, Illinois sees the sun come up at 6:07 AM and go down at 7:37 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026 — 13h 30m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in South Shore falls at 12:53 PM.
Sitting at 41.76° latitude puts South Shore in 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 35 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in South Shore move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in South Shore runs from about 7:01 PM to 7:56 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:56 PM to 8:07 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in South Shore is at 7:36 PM and sunrise at 6:08 AM — about 2m 36s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in South Shore drift across the whole year.
It's summer in South Shore right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in South Shore ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:28 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 12m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 07m.
Moon in South Shore today
Sunset today: South Shore vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore | 6:07 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 30m |
| Chicago Lawn | 6:07 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 30m |
| Chicago | 6:07 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 30m |
| South Lawndale | 6:07 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 30m |
| Oak Lawn | 6:08 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 30m |
South Shore sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 12m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:28 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:21 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in South Shore (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 | 8:28 PM | 15h 12m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 4:22 PM | 9h 07m |
South Shore sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:07 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 30m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:08 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 36s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:09 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 37s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:10 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 37s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:11 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 20m | −2m 38s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:12 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 39s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 39s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:14 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 40s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:17 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 41s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:18 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 43s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 43s |
Twilight times in South Shore today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:24 AM | 9:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:02 AM | 8:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:37 AM | 8:07 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:48 AM | 6:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:01 PM | 7:56 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in South Shore by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 12m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 02m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 15m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 01m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:18 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 08m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:07 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 21m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for South Shore
What time is sunset in South Shore today?
Sunset in South Shore, Illinois is at 7:37 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in South Shore today?
Sunrise in South Shore is at 6:07 AM today, with 13h 30m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in South Shore tomorrow?
Sunrise in South Shore tomorrow is at 6:08 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:36 PM.
What time is sunset in South Shore tomorrow?
Sunset in South Shore tomorrow is at 7:36 PM.
How long is the day in South Shore today?
South Shore gets 13h 30m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:07 AM and sunset at 7:37 PM.
When is golden hour in South Shore?
The evening golden hour in South Shore is about 7:01 PM to 7:56 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in South Shore?
The evening blue hour in South Shore runs from about 7:56 PM to 8:07 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in South Shore?
After sunset at 7:37 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in South Shore at around 8:07 PM today.
When is solar noon in South Shore?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over South Shore — is at 12:53 PM today.
Nearest cities to South Shore
- Chicago LawnIL
- ChicagoIL
- South LawndaleIL
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- West TownIL
- CiceroIL
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