Sunset & Sunrise Today in Janesville, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Janesville: sunrise 6:12 AM, sunset 7:43 PM.
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, the sun sets over Janesville at 7:44 PM, having risen at 6:11 AM. That works out to 13h 33m of daylight today. Local solar noon in Janesville falls at 12:58 PM.
Sitting at 42.68° latitude puts Janesville 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 40 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Janesville move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Janesville's golden hour, about 7:07 PM to 8:03 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:03 PM to 8:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Janesville is at 7:43 PM and sunrise at 6:12 AM — about 2m 41s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Janesville drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Janesville right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Janesville ranges from as early as 4:22 PM (around December 2) to as late as 8:37 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 01m.
Moon in Janesville today
Sunset today: Janesville vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville | 6:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 33m |
| Rockford | 6:12 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 32m |
| Madison | 6:12 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 34m |
| Waukesha | 6:07 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 34m |
| West Allis | 6:07 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 34m |
Janesville sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 01m
- Latest sunset 8:37 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:22 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:17 AM (June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:29 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Janesville (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 01m |
Janesville sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:11 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 33m | — |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:12 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 30m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:13 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 42s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:14 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 43s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:15 AM | 7:38 PM | 13h 22m | −2m 44s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:16 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:18 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 45s |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:19 AM | 7:33 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 45s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:20 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 46s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:22 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 47s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:23 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 03m | −2m 47s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:24 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 48s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 49s |
Twilight times in Janesville today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:27 AM | 9:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:05 AM | 8:50 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:41 AM | 8:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:52 AM | 6:48 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:07 PM | 8:03 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Janesville by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:32 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 5:45 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:38 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:50 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 8:27 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 15h 15m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 27m |
| September | 6:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:53 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:48 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:23 PM | 9h 16m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Janesville
What time is sunset in Janesville today?
Sunset in Janesville, Wisconsin is at 7:44 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Janesville today?
Sunrise in Janesville is at 6:11 AM today, with 13h 33m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Janesville tomorrow?
Sunrise in Janesville tomorrow is at 6:12 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:43 PM.
What time is sunset in Janesville tomorrow?
Sunset in Janesville tomorrow is at 7:43 PM.
How long is the day in Janesville today?
Janesville gets 13h 33m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:11 AM and sunset at 7:44 PM.
When is golden hour in Janesville?
The evening golden hour in Janesville is about 7:07 PM to 8:03 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Janesville?
The evening blue hour in Janesville runs from about 8:03 PM to 8:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Janesville?
After sunset at 7:44 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Janesville at around 8:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Janesville?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Janesville — is at 12:58 PM today.
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