Chicago Will See Its First Post-5 p.m. Sunset of 2026 This Week

The days are slowly but surely getting longer as winter carries on, and this week we’ll see the first big milestone signaling that spring isn’t far away.

Chicago will observe its first post-5 p.m. sunset since early November 2025 this week!

Here’s everything to know.

Sun to set after 5 p.m. on Thursday

The sun will set after 5 p.m. for the first time in 2026 on Thursday, January 29, according to data from Time and Date. The sun will dip below the horizon at exactly 5:01 p.m.

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