Winter Solstice in Des Plaines
United States — December 21, 2026
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Des Plaines
00:17:37
America/Chicago
GMT / UTC
05:17:37
Etc/UTC
Mecca
08:17:37
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.
Des Plaines Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
- Population
- 58,677
- Coordinates
- 42.0334, -87.8834
Sun Times Today in Des Plaines
Sunrise
06:18
Solar Noon
12:52
Sunset
19:27
Golden Hour
18:50
Daylight
13h 9m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Des Plaines
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 04:38 |
| Sunrise | 06:18 |
| Dhuhr | 12:52 |
| Asr | 16:34 |
| Maghrib | 19:27 |
| Isha | 21:00 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Des Plaines?
- Winter Solstice in Des Plaines falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Des Plaines in?
- Des Plaines is in the America/Chicago timezone.