First Day of Winter in Chicago
United States — December 1, 2026
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Chicago
04:50:52
America/Chicago
GMT / UTC
09:50:52
Etc/UTC
Mecca
12:50:52
UTC+3
About First Day of Winter
Meteorological start of winter on December 1, marking the beginning of the coldest season.
Chicago Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 2,664,452
- Coordinates
- 41.85, -87.65
Sun Times Today in Chicago
Sunrise
06:03
Solar Noon
12:49
Sunset
19:36
Golden Hour
18:58
Daylight
13h 32m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Chicago
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:20 |
| Sunrise | 06:03 |
| Dhuhr | 12:49 |
| Asr | 16:36 |
| Maghrib | 19:36 |
| Isha | 21:11 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is First Day of Winter in Chicago?
- First Day of Winter in Chicago falls on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
- What timezone is Chicago in?
- Chicago is in the America/Chicago timezone.