Sunrise and Sunset in Wheeling Today
In Wheeling, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:29 and sets at 16:40. The day length is 10h 11m. Solar noon is reached at 11:35.
Wheeling: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Wheeling at 11:35 – 25 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:15, the latest on October 31 at 07:23.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:19 and latest on June 26 at 20:31.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 10 min more daylight than the shortest.
Wheeling 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 | 07:17 | 16:45 | 9 h 28 min | west-southwest 242° | 136 h |
| Feb | 06:47 | 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 | 06:10 | 19:33 | 13 h 22 min | west-northwest 284° | 215 h |
| May | 05:30 | 20:06 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 297° | 282 h |
| Jun | 05:15 | 20:29 | 15 h 15 min | west-northwest 303° | 311 h |
| Jul | 05:29 | 20:25 | 14 h 57 min | west-northwest 300° | 318 h |
| Aug | 05:59 | 19:52 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 290° | 283 h |
| Sep | 06:31 | 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 Wheeling
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 Wheeling, 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 Wheeling
Morning: 06:00–06:11 · Evening: 16:58–17:09
The Blue Hour in Wheeling 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 Wheeling
Wheeling is located at a latitude of 42.14° and a longitude of -87.93°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Wheeling vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Wheeling
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Wheeling. 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 Wheeling, 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 Wheeling 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 Wheeling brings the shortest days with only 9h 6m 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 Wheeling
On the same latitude as Wheeling
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Wheeling (42.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 11m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Wheeling
When does the sun rise in Wheeling today?
Today the sun rises in Wheeling at 06:29 and sets at 16:40.
How long is the day in Wheeling today?
The day lasts 10h 11m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Wheeling today?
In the morning from 06:11–07:10, in the evening from 15:59–16:58.
When is the longest day in Wheeling?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 16m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 6m.
When does it get dark in Wheeling today?
It is dark from 17:09, fully dark from 18:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Wheeling. All times are in local time. How it is calculated