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Golden Hour Today in Chicago: 4:59–5:59 PM CDT
The lake is east, so a classic Chicago sunset is the skyline in silhouette with the color behind you, then the afterglow on the water. The planetarium steps see both.
Evening golden hour in Chicago today (Wednesday, October 21) is 4:59–5:59 PM CDT.
Blue hour in Chicago today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:59–6:39 PM CDT.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Golden hour this week in Chicago
Local time (CDT, America/Chicago). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 4:59–5:59 PM CDT | 5:59 PM CDT | |
| 4:58–5:58 PM CDT | 5:58 PM CDT | |
| 4:56–5:56 PM CDT | 5:56 PM CDT | |
| 4:55–5:55 PM CDT | 5:55 PM CDT | |
| 4:53–5:53 PM CDT | 5:53 PM CDT | |
| 4:52–5:52 PM CDT | 5:52 PM CDT | |
| 4:50–5:50 PM CDT | 5:50 PM CDT |
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Golden hour in Chicago — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Chicago?
Evening golden hour in Chicago today (Wednesday, October 21) is 4:59–5:59 PM CDT.
When is blue hour today in Chicago?
Blue hour in Chicago today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:59–6:39 PM CDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Chicago?
Tonight's sunset score in Chicago is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Where to shoot golden hour in Chicago?
Top photo spots in Chicago: North Avenue Beach, Adler Planetarium steps, and Navy Pier. The lake is east, so a classic Chicago sunset is the skyline in silhouette with the color behind you, then the afterglow on the water. The planetarium steps see both.
Where to shoot golden hour in Chicago
- North Avenue Beach
- Adler Planetarium steps
- Navy Pier
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