Sunset & Sunrise Today in West Town, Illinois
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in West Town: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:27 PM.
West Town, Illinois sees the sun come up at 6:13 AM and go down at 7:28 PM on Saturday, August 29, 2026 — 13h 15m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. Local solar noon in West Town falls at 12:51 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 2 minutes shorter and 41 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 6:52 PM to 7:46 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:46 PM to 7:58 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in West Town is at 7:27 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 2m 40s 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 | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m |
| Near North Side | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m |
| Lincoln Park | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m |
| Logan Square | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m |
| Chicago | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m |
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 (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:19 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:15 AM (June 8)
- Latest sunrise 7:22 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 15m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:14 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 40s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:15 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 09m | −2m 42s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:16 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 41s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:17 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 43s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:18 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 42s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 43s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:21 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 44s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:22 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:23 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 44s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:25 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 45s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:26 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 46s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:27 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 45s |
Twilight times in West Town today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:33 AM | 9:08 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:09 AM | 8:32 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:44 AM | 7:58 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:55 AM | 6:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:52 PM | 7:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for West Town
What time is sunset in West Town today?
Sunset in West Town, Illinois is at 7:28 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 6:13 AM today, with 13h 15m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in West Town tomorrow?
Sunrise in West Town tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:27 PM.
What time is sunset in West Town tomorrow?
Sunset in West Town tomorrow is at 7:27 PM.
How long is the day in West Town today?
West Town gets 13h 15m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 7:28 PM.
When is golden hour in West Town?
The evening golden hour in West Town is about 6:52 PM to 7:46 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 7:46 PM to 7:58 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in West Town?
After sunset at 7:28 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in West Town at around 7:58 PM today.
When is solar noon in West Town?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over West Town — is at 12:51 PM today.
Nearest cities to West Town
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