Sunset & Sunrise Today in Racine, Wisconsin
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Racine: sunrise 5:27 AM, sunset 8:26 PM.
In Racine, Wisconsin, the sun rises at 5:26 AM and sets at 8:26 PM today, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a total of 15h 00m of daylight. The sun reaches its high point above Racine at 12:57 PM.
Racine lies at latitude 42.73°, 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 28 seconds. This is summer in Racine, so the daily sun times are still on the move.
Golden hour in Racine this evening is roughly 7:46 PM–8:48 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:48 PM to 9:01 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Racine is at 8:26 PM and sunrise at 5:27 AM — about 1m 32s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Racine drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Racine right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Racine ranges from as early as 4:16 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:33 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 19m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 01m.
Moon in Racine today
Sunset today: Racine vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | 5:26 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 00m |
| Kenosha | 5:27 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 59m |
| Milwaukee | 5:26 AM | 8:28 PM | 15h 02m |
| Waukegan | 5:28 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 57m |
| Waukesha | 5:27 AM | 8:29 PM | 15h 01m |
Racine sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 19m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 01m
- Latest sunset 8:33 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 4:16 PM (around December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 5:12 AM (around June 11)
- Latest sunrise 7:24 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Racine (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 | 5:13 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 19m |
| 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 01m |
Racine sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 5:26 AM | 8:26 PM | 15h 00m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 5:27 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 58m | −1m 32s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 5:28 AM | 8:25 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 35s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 5:29 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 37s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 5:30 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 41s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 5:31 AM | 8:23 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 43s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 5:32 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 50m | −1m 46s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 5:33 AM | 8:21 PM | 14h 48m | −1m 49s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 5:34 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 46m | −1m 51s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 5:35 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 44m | −1m 54s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 5:36 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 42m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 5:37 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 40m | −1m 59s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 5:38 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 38m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 5:39 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 36m | −2m 03s |
Twilight times in Racine today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 3:18 AM | 10:34 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:09 AM | 9:44 PM |
| Civil twilight | 4:52 AM | 9:01 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:05 AM | 6:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:46 PM | 8:48 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Racine.
Sunrise & sunset in Racine by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:27 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:05 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 6:26 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 6:33 AM | 7:17 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 05m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:17 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 15m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 28m |
| 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 17m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 15m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Racine.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Racine
What time is sunset in Racine today?
Sunset in Racine, Wisconsin is at 8:26 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Racine today?
Sunrise in Racine is at 5:26 AM today, with 15h 00m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Racine tomorrow?
Sunrise in Racine tomorrow is at 5:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:26 PM.
What time is sunset in Racine tomorrow?
Sunset in Racine tomorrow is at 8:26 PM.
How long is the day in Racine today?
Racine gets 15h 00m of daylight today, between sunrise at 5:26 AM and sunset at 8:26 PM.
When is golden hour in Racine?
The evening golden hour in Racine is about 7:46 PM to 8:48 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Racine?
The evening blue hour in Racine runs from about 8:48 PM to 9:01 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Racine?
After sunset at 8:26 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Racine at around 9:01 PM today.
When is solar noon in Racine?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Racine — is at 12:57 PM today.
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