Winter Solstice in Chicago
United States — December 21, 2026
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Chicago
19:47:50
America/Chicago
GMT / UTC
00:47:50
Etc/UTC
Mecca
03:47:50
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Chicago Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 2,664,452
- Coordinates
- 41.85, -87.65
Sun Times Today in Chicago
Sunrise
05:23
Solar Noon
12:47
Sunset
20:10
Golden Hour
19:30
Daylight
14h 47m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Chicago
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:22 |
| Sunrise | 05:23 |
| Dhuhr | 12:47 |
| Asr | 16:46 |
| Maghrib | 20:10 |
| Isha | 22:03 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Chicago?
- Winter Solstice in Chicago falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Chicago in?
- Chicago is in the America/Chicago timezone.