Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Town, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Town: sunrise 5:29 AM, sunset 8:23 PM.
West Town, Illinois sees the sun come up at 5:29 AM and go down at 8:23 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 54m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in West Town falls at 12:56 PM.
West Town lies at latitude 41.89°, 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 1 minute shorter and 26 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in West Town keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for West Town's golden hour, about 7:43 PM to 8:44 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:44 PM to 8:57 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Town 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 West Town drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in West Town, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in West Town ranges from as early as 4:19 PM (around December 2) 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 07m.
Moon in West Town today
Sunset today: West Town vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Town | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 54m |
| Near North Side | 5:28 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 54m |
| Lincoln Park | 5:28 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 |
West Town sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 13m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 07m
- Latest sunset 8:29 PM (around June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (around December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (around June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in West Town (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 07m |
West Town sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:29 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 31s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:31 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 35s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:32 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 37s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:33 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 46m | −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 45s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:36 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 41m | −1m 48s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:37 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 39m | −1m 50s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:37 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 37m | −1m 53s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:38 AM | 8:14 PM | 14h 36m | −1m 54s |
| 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 West Town today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:24 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 West Town.
Sunrise & sunset in West Town by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:30 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 | 5:47 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 8:19 PM | 15h 01m |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 09m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 23m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:23 AM | 4:44 PM | 10h 20m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 20m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in West Town.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Town
What time is sunset in West Town today?
Sunset in West Town, 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 West Town today?
Sunrise in West Town is at 5:29 AM today, with 14h 54m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Town tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Town tomorrow is at 5:29 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
What time is sunset in West Town tomorrow?
Sunset in West Town tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in West Town today?
West Town gets 14h 54m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:29 AM and sunset at 8:23 PM.
When is golden hour in West Town?
The evening golden hour in West Town is about 7:43 PM to 8:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in West Town?
The evening blue hour in West Town runs from about 8:44 PM to 8:57 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Town?
After sunset at 8:23 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Town at around 8:57 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Town?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Town — is at 12:56 PM today.
Sunset times in cities near West Town
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- Logan SquareIL
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Sunset card for West Town
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