Sunset & Sunrise Today in Kenosha, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Kenosha: sunrise 6:14 AM, sunset 7:28 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Kenosha at 7:30 PM, having risen at 6:13 AM. That works out to 13h 16m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Kenosha at 12:52 PM.
Because Kenosha is at 42.58° (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 44 seconds. This is summer in Kenosha, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Kenosha's golden hour, about 6:53 PM to 7:48 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:48 PM to 7:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Kenosha is at 7:28 PM and sunrise at 6:14 AM — about 2m 45s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Kenosha drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Kenosha right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Kenosha ranges from as early as 4:17 PM (around December 4) to as late as 8:32 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 18m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 02m.
Moon in Kenosha today
Sunset today: Kenosha vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | 6:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 16m |
| Racine | 6:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 17m |
| Waukegan | 6:13 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 16m |
| West Allis | 6:13 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 17m |
| Milwaukee | 6:13 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 17m |
Kenosha sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 18m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 02m
- Latest sunset 8:32 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:17 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:13 AM (June 9)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Kenosha (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:54 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:14 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 18m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 4:20 PM | 9h 02m |
Kenosha sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 16m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:14 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 45s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:15 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 11m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:17 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 05m | −2m 46s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:18 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 47s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:19 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 00m | −2m 47s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:20 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 48s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:21 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 48s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:22 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 49s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 6:24 AM | 7:13 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 48s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 6:25 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 50s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 6:26 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 43m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 6:27 AM | 7:07 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 50s |
Twilight times in Kenosha today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:31 AM | 9:11 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:08 AM | 8:34 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:43 AM | 7:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:54 AM | 6:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:53 PM | 7:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Kenosha by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 59m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:46 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:16 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 05m |
| July | 5:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 14m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 27m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 4:43 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 16m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Kenosha
What time is sunset in Kenosha today?
Sunset in Kenosha, Wisconsin is at 7:30 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Kenosha today?
Sunrise in Kenosha is at 6:13 AM today, with 13h 16m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Kenosha tomorrow?
Sunrise in Kenosha tomorrow is at 6:14 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:28 PM.
What time is sunset in Kenosha tomorrow?
Sunset in Kenosha tomorrow is at 7:28 PM.
How long is the day in Kenosha today?
Kenosha gets 13h 16m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:13 AM and sunset at 7:30 PM.
When is golden hour in Kenosha?
The evening golden hour in Kenosha is about 6:53 PM to 7:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Kenosha?
The evening blue hour in Kenosha runs from about 7:48 PM to 7:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Kenosha?
After sunset at 7:30 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Kenosha at around 7:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Kenosha?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Kenosha — is at 12:52 PM today.
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