Illinois
What time is sunset today in Chicago?
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.
Sunset in Chicago today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:01 PM CDT. Golden hour runs 5:01-6:01 PM and blue hour ends 6:41 PM. Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Sunset 6:01 PM CDT.
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Sunset times this week in Chicago
Local time (CDT, America/Chicago). Golden hour starts 60 minutes before sunset.
| Date | Sunset | Golden hour starts |
|---|---|---|
| 6:01 PM CDT | 5:01 PM CDT | |
| 6:00 PM CDT | 5:00 PM CDT | |
| 5:58 PM CDT | 4:58 PM CDT | |
| 5:57 PM CDT | 4:57 PM CDT | |
| 5:55 PM CDT | 4:55 PM CDT | |
| 5:54 PM CDT | 4:54 PM CDT | |
| 5:52 PM CDT | 4:52 PM CDT |
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Sunset in Chicago — quick answers
What time is sunset in Chicago today?
Sunset in Chicago today (Tuesday, October 20) is at 6:01 PM CDT.
When is golden hour in Chicago tonight?
Golden hour in Chicago tonight runs 5:01-6:01 PM and blue hour ends 6:41 PM.
Will the sunset be good in Chicago tonight?
Tonight's SunsetPing score is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. The score uses cloud layers, humidity, and visibility. 8 or above means don't miss it.
Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Chicago?
People watch the sunset in Chicago from North Avenue Beach, Adler Planetarium steps, and Navy Pier.
Where people stand
- North Avenue Beach
- Adler Planetarium steps
- Navy Pier
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