Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Ridge, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Ridge: sunrise 7:04 AM, sunset 6:07 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in West Ridge is at 6:08 PM and sunrise was at 7:03 AM, giving West Ridge 11h 05m between first and last light. Local solar noon in West Ridge falls at 12:36 PM.
West Ridge lies at latitude 42.00°, 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 2 minutes shorter and 44 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in West Ridge keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in West Ridge runs from about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Ridge 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 West Ridge drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in West Ridge, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Ridge ranges from as early as 4:18 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:30 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 14m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 06m.
Moon in West Ridge today
Sunset today: West Ridge vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ridge | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| West Ridge | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Rogers Park | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Lincoln Square | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
| Edgewater | 7:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 05m |
West Ridge sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 14m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 06m
- Latest sunset 8:30 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:18 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:14 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Ridge (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 14m |
| 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 |
West Ridge 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 56m | −2m 42s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:08 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:09 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 48m | −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 35s |
Twilight times in West Ridge 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 West Ridge by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 10m |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 01m |
| March | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 14m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:17 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 West Ridge
What time is sunset in West Ridge today?
Sunset in West Ridge, 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 West Ridge today?
Sunrise in West Ridge is at 7:03 AM today, with 11h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Ridge tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Ridge tomorrow is at 7:04 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
What time is sunset in West Ridge tomorrow?
Sunset in West Ridge tomorrow is at 6:07 PM.
How long is the day in West Ridge today?
West Ridge gets 11h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:03 AM and sunset at 6:08 PM.
When is golden hour in West Ridge?
The evening golden hour in West Ridge is about 5:31 PM to 6:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Ridge?
The evening blue hour in West Ridge runs from about 6:26 PM to 6:37 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Ridge?
After sunset at 6:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Ridge at around 6:37 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Ridge?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Ridge — is at 12:36 PM today.
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