Sunrise and Sunset times in Madison, United States 
Today:
 Sunrise: 07:17:31
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 Sunset: 17:01:10
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Day Length: 9h 43m 39s
Time zone: America/Chicago, UTC -6 h.
Latitude: 38.7003, Longitude: -90.1425
Madison
Illinois, United States 
3 823 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Jan-01, Thursday | 07:18:33 | 12:04:15 | 16:49:57 | 9h 31m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-02, Friday | 07:18:39 | 12:04:43 | 16:50:47 | 9h 32m 8s |
| 2026-Jan-03, Saturday | 07:18:44 | 12:05:11 | 16:51:37 | 9h 32m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-04, Sunday | 07:18:46 | 12:05:38 | 16:52:29 | 9h 33m 43s |
| 2026-Jan-05, Monday | 07:18:46 | 12:06:05 | 16:53:23 | 9h 34m 37s |
| 2026-Jan-06, Tuesday | 07:18:44 | 12:06:31 | 16:54:17 | 9h 35m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-07, Wednesday | 07:18:40 | 12:06:57 | 16:55:13 | 9h 36m 33s |
| 2026-Jan-08, Thursday | 07:18:34 | 12:07:22 | 16:56:10 | 9h 37m 36s |
| 2026-Jan-09, Friday | 07:18:26 | 12:07:47 | 16:57:08 | 9h 38m 42s |
| 2026-Jan-10, Saturday | 07:18:15 | 12:08:11 | 16:58:07 | 9h 39m 52s |
| 2026-Jan-11, Sunday | 07:18:03 | 12:08:35 | 16:59:07 | 9h 41m 4s |
| 2026-Jan-12, Monday | 07:17:48 | 12:08:58 | 17:00:08 | 9h 42m 20s |
| 2026-Jan-13, Tuesday | 07:17:31 | 12:09:20 | 17:01:10 | 9h 43m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-14, Wednesday | 07:17:12 | 12:09:42 | 17:02:12 | 9h 45m 0s |
| 2026-Jan-15, Thursday | 07:16:51 | 12:10:03 | 17:03:15 | 9h 46m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-16, Friday | 07:16:28 | 12:10:24 | 17:04:19 | 9h 47m 51s |
| 2026-Jan-17, Saturday | 07:16:03 | 12:10:44 | 17:05:24 | 9h 49m 21s |
| 2026-Jan-18, Sunday | 07:15:36 | 12:11:03 | 17:06:29 | 9h 50m 53s |
| 2026-Jan-19, Monday | 07:15:07 | 12:11:21 | 17:07:35 | 9h 52m 28s |
| 2026-Jan-20, Tuesday | 07:14:36 | 12:11:39 | 17:08:41 | 9h 54m 5s |
| 2026-Jan-21, Wednesday | 07:14:03 | 12:11:56 | 17:09:48 | 9h 55m 45s |
| 2026-Jan-22, Thursday | 07:13:28 | 12:12:12 | 17:10:55 | 9h 57m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-23, Friday | 07:12:51 | 12:12:27 | 17:12:03 | 9h 59m 12s |
| 2026-Jan-24, Saturday | 07:12:12 | 12:12:42 | 17:13:11 | 10h 0m 59s |
| 2026-Jan-25, Sunday | 07:11:31 | 12:12:55 | 17:14:19 | 10h 2m 48s |
| 2026-Jan-26, Monday | 07:10:49 | 12:13:08 | 17:15:28 | 10h 4m 39s |
| 2026-Jan-27, Tuesday | 07:10:04 | 12:13:20 | 17:16:36 | 10h 6m 32s |
| 2026-Jan-28, Wednesday | 07:09:18 | 12:13:32 | 17:17:45 | 10h 8m 27s |
| 2026-Jan-29, Thursday | 07:08:30 | 12:13:42 | 17:18:54 | 10h 10m 24s |
| 2026-Jan-30, Friday | 07:07:41 | 12:13:52 | 17:20:03 | 10h 12m 22s |
| 2026-Jan-31, Saturday | 07:06:49 | 12:14:01 | 17:21:12 | 10h 14m 23s |
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Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks