Sunrise and Sunset Times in Chicago, Illinois in March

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March brings distinct daylight patterns to Chicago, Illinois. As the month progresses, sunrise and sunset times shift, creating opportunities for different types of outdoor activities and photography sessions. March marks a transitional period in daylight patterns. Both morning and evening golden hours in March offer distinct advantages. Morning light tends to be crisp and clear, while evening light often carries warmer tones, making each period valuable for different types of photography and activities. Residents of Chicago use March's sun time data for everyday planning. Morning commuters check sunrise times, while evening joggers and cyclists rely on sunset times to plan safe routes before darkness falls. The precise timing of sunrise and sunset in Chicago during March depends on the city's specific coordinates and the Earth's position. Our calculations account for these factors to provide accurate, location-specific data. The daily variations in sun times during March may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

Key March Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: March 1 at 6:28 AM
  • Latest sunrise: March 31 at 6:37 AM
  • Earliest sunset: March 1 at 5:40 PM
  • Latest sunset: March 31 at 7:14 PM
  • Day length change: +1h 25m from start to end of month

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Daily Sun Times for March 2025

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Mar 16:28 AM5:40 PM11h 12m6:28 AM - 7:05 AM5:03 PM - 5:40 PM
Mar 26:26 AM5:41 PM11h 15m6:26 AM - 7:04 AM5:04 PM - 5:41 PM
Mar 36:25 AM5:43 PM11h 18m6:25 AM - 7:02 AM5:05 PM - 5:43 PM
Mar 46:23 AM5:44 PM11h 21m6:23 AM - 7:00 AM5:06 PM - 5:44 PM
Mar 56:21 AM5:45 PM11h 24m6:21 AM - 6:59 AM5:08 PM - 5:45 PM
Mar 66:20 AM5:46 PM11h 26m6:20 AM - 6:57 AM5:09 PM - 5:46 PM
Mar 76:18 AM5:47 PM11h 29m6:18 AM - 6:55 AM5:10 PM - 5:47 PM
Mar 86:16 AM5:48 PM11h 32m6:16 AM - 6:54 AM5:11 PM - 5:48 PM
Mar 96:15 AM5:50 PM11h 35m6:15 AM - 6:52 AM5:12 PM - 5:50 PM
Mar 107:13 AM6:51 PM11h 38m7:13 AM - 7:50 AM6:14 PM - 6:51 PM
Mar 117:11 AM6:52 PM11h 40m7:11 AM - 7:48 AM6:15 PM - 6:52 PM
Mar 127:10 AM6:53 PM11h 43m7:10 AM - 7:47 AM6:16 PM - 6:53 PM
Mar 137:08 AM6:54 PM11h 46m7:08 AM - 7:45 AM6:17 PM - 6:54 PM
Mar 147:06 AM6:55 PM11h 49m7:06 AM - 7:43 AM6:18 PM - 6:55 PM
Mar 157:05 AM6:56 PM11h 52m7:05 AM - 7:42 AM6:20 PM - 6:56 PM
Mar 167:03 AM6:58 PM11h 55m7:03 AM - 7:40 AM6:21 PM - 6:58 PM
Mar 177:01 AM6:59 PM11h 57m7:01 AM - 7:38 AM6:22 PM - 6:59 PM
Mar 186:59 AM7:00 PM12h 0m6:59 AM - 7:36 AM6:23 PM - 7:00 PM
Mar 196:58 AM7:01 PM12h 3m6:58 AM - 7:35 AM6:24 PM - 7:01 PM
Mar 206:56 AM7:02 PM12h 6m6:56 AM - 7:33 AM6:25 PM - 7:02 PM
Mar 216:54 AM7:03 PM12h 9m6:54 AM - 7:31 AM6:26 PM - 7:03 PM
Mar 226:53 AM7:04 PM12h 12m6:53 AM - 7:29 AM6:27 PM - 7:04 PM
Mar 236:51 AM7:05 PM12h 14m6:51 AM - 7:28 AM6:29 PM - 7:05 PM
Mar 246:49 AM7:06 PM12h 17m6:49 AM - 7:26 AM6:30 PM - 7:06 PM
Mar 256:47 AM7:08 PM12h 20m6:47 AM - 7:24 AM6:31 PM - 7:08 PM
Mar 266:46 AM7:09 PM12h 23m6:46 AM - 7:22 AM6:32 PM - 7:09 PM
Mar 276:44 AM7:10 PM12h 26m6:44 AM - 7:21 AM6:33 PM - 7:10 PM
Mar 286:42 AM7:11 PM12h 29m6:42 AM - 7:19 AM6:34 PM - 7:11 PM
Mar 296:40 AM7:12 PM12h 31m6:40 AM - 7:17 AM6:35 PM - 7:12 PM
Mar 306:39 AM7:13 PM12h 34m6:39 AM - 7:16 AM6:36 PM - 7:13 PM
Mar 316:37 AM7:14 PM12h 37m6:37 AM - 7:14 AM6:37 PM - 7:14 PM