Welcome to the 2024 Summer Solstice

Welcome to the 2024 summer solstice -- also known as the astronomical start to summer, and the longest day of the year. The summer solstice takes place at approximately 3:50 p.m. CST June 20 in Chicago, according to timeanddate.com. While Fri, June 21, 2024, 4:50 AM in Philippine Standard Time.