Sunrise and Sunset in Crystal Lake Today
In Crystal Lake, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:31 and sets at 16:41. The day length is 10h 10m. Solar noon is reached at 11:36.
Crystal Lake: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Crystal Lake at 11:36 – 24 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:16, the latest on October 31 at 07:25.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:20 and latest on June 26 at 20:33.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Crystal Lake through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:19 | 16:46 | 9 h 27 min | west-southwest 242° | 136 h |
| Feb | 06:49 | 17:25 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 254° | 136 h |
| Mar | 07:04 | 18:59 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 187 h |
| Apr | 06:12 | 19:34 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 284° | 215 h |
| May | 05:32 | 20:07 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 297° | 282 h |
| Jun | 05:16 | 20:31 | 15 h 15 min | west-northwest 303° | 311 h |
| Jul | 05:30 | 20:27 | 14 h 58 min | west-northwest 300° | 318 h |
| Aug | 06:00 | 19:53 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 290° | 283 h |
| Sep | 06:33 | 19:02 | 12 h 29 min | west 274° | 227 h |
| Oct | 07:06 | 18:11 | 11 h 5 min | west 259° | 193 h |
| Nov | 06:43 | 16:31 | 9 h 48 min | west-southwest 245° | 113 h |
| Dec | 07:15 | 16:21 | 9 h 7 min | west-southwest 239° | 106 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 318 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 106 – 2,507 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Chicago/O'Hare, IL, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Crystal Lake
Morning: 06:13–07:11 · Evening: 16:01–16:59
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Crystal Lake, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:13 to 07:11. The evening golden hour extends from 16:01 to 16:59. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Crystal Lake
Morning: 06:01–06:13 · Evening: 16:59–17:11
The Blue Hour in Crystal Lake offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:01 to 06:13, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:59 to 17:11, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is located at a latitude of 42.24° and a longitude of -88.32°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Crystal Lake vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Crystal Lake
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Crystal Lake. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Crystal Lake, with up to 15h 16m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Crystal Lake sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Crystal Lake brings the shortest days with only 9h 5m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Crystal Lake
On the same latitude as Crystal Lake
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Crystal Lake (42.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 10m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Crystal Lake
When does the sun rise in Crystal Lake today?
Today the sun rises in Crystal Lake at 06:31 and sets at 16:41.
How long is the day in Crystal Lake today?
The day lasts 10h 10m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Crystal Lake today?
In the morning from 06:13–07:11, in the evening from 16:01–16:59.
When is the longest day in Crystal Lake?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 16m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 5m.
When does it get dark in Crystal Lake today?
It is dark from 17:11, fully dark from 18:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Crystal Lake. All times are in local time. How it is calculated