Sunrise and Sunset in Vernon Hills Today

In Vernon Hills, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:30 and sets at 16:40. The day length is 10h 10m. Solar noon is reached at 11:35.

Vernon Hills: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Vernon Hills at 11:35 – 25 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:14, the latest on October 31 at 07:23.

The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:19 and latest on June 27 at 20:32.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.

Vernon Hills 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	07:18	16:45	9 h 27 min	west-southwest 242°	136 h
Feb	06:48	17:24	10 h 37 min	west-southwest 254°	136 h
Mar	07:03	18:58	11 h 55 min	west 268°	187 h
Apr	06:11	19:33	13 h 22 min	west-northwest 284°	215 h
May	05:30	20:06	14 h 36 min	west-northwest 297°	282 h
Jun	05:14	20:30	15 h 15 min	west-northwest 303°	311 h
Jul	05:29	20:26	14 h 57 min	west-northwest 300°	318 h
Aug	05:59	19:52	13 h 53 min	west-northwest 290°	283 h
Sep	06:32	19:01	12 h 29 min	west 274°	227 h
Oct	07:04	18:09	11 h 5 min	west 259°	193 h
Nov	06:42	16:30	9 h 48 min	west-southwest 245°	113 h
Dec	07:13	16:20	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 Vernon Hills

Morning: 06:11–07:10 · Evening: 15:59–16:58

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Vernon Hills, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:11 to 07:10. The evening golden hour extends from 15:59 to 16:58. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Vernon Hills

Morning: 06:00–06:11 · Evening: 16:58–17:09

The Blue Hour in Vernon Hills offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:00 to 06:11, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:58 to 17:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills is located at a latitude of 42.22° and a longitude of -87.98°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Vernon Hills vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Vernon Hills

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Vernon Hills. 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 Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills

On the same latitude as Vernon Hills

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Vernon Hills (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 Vernon Hills

When does the sun rise in Vernon Hills today?

Today the sun rises in Vernon Hills at 06:30 and sets at 16:40.

How long is the day in Vernon Hills today?

The day lasts 10h 10m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Vernon Hills today?

In the morning from 06:11–07:10, in the evening from 15:59–16:58.

When is the longest day in Vernon Hills?

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 Vernon Hills today?

It is dark from 17:09, fully dark from 18:15.