Sunset & Sunrise Today in Oakland Park, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Oakland Park: sunrise 6:59 AM, sunset 7:41 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Oakland Park at 7:42 PM, having risen at 6:59 AM. That works out to 12h 43m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Oakland Park at 1:21 PM.
Sitting at 26.17° latitude puts Oakland Park in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 27 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Oakland Park keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Oakland Park runs from about 7:12 PM to 7:57 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:57 PM to 8:06 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Oakland Park is at 7:41 PM and sunrise at 6:59 AM — about 1m 27s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Oakland Park drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Oakland Park right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Oakland Park ranges from as early as 5:27 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:16 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 13h 46m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 10h 29m.
Moon in Oakland Park today
Sunset today: Oakland Park vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Park | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Sunrise | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Fort Lauderdale | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Pompano Beach | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m |
| Lauderhill | 6:59 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 43m |
Oakland Park sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 13h 46m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 10h 29m
- Latest sunset 8:16 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:27 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:27 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:37 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Oakland Park (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 46m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:09 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:03 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 29m |
Oakland Park sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:59 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 43m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:59 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 41m | −1m 27s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:00 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 40m | −1m 28s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 38m | −1m 28s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:01 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 37m | −1m 29s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:01 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 36m | −1m 29s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:02 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 34m | −1m 29s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 33m | −1m 29s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:02 AM | 7:34 PM | 12h 31m | −1m 30s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:03 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 30m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 12h 28m | −1m 30s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:04 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 27m | −1m 30s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:04 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 25m | −1m 30s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:04 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 24m | −1m 31s |
Twilight times in Oakland Park today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:39 AM | 9:02 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:34 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:35 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:44 AM | 7:29 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:12 PM | 7:57 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Oakland Park by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 31m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 6:44 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 37m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 25m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 08m |
| June | 6:28 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 40m |
| July | 6:32 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 44m |
| August | 6:46 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 7:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 12h 38m |
| October | 7:13 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 53m |
| November | 6:29 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 6:51 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 36m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Oakland Park
What time is sunset in Oakland Park today?
Sunset in Oakland Park, Florida is at 7:42 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Oakland Park today?
Sunrise in Oakland Park is at 6:59 AM today, with 12h 43m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Oakland Park tomorrow?
Sunrise in Oakland Park tomorrow is at 6:59 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
What time is sunset in Oakland Park tomorrow?
Sunset in Oakland Park tomorrow is at 7:41 PM.
How long is the day in Oakland Park today?
Oakland Park gets 12h 43m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:59 AM and sunset at 7:42 PM.
When is golden hour in Oakland Park?
The evening golden hour in Oakland Park is about 7:12 PM to 7:57 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Oakland Park?
The evening blue hour in Oakland Park runs from about 7:57 PM to 8:06 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Oakland Park?
After sunset at 7:42 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Oakland Park at around 8:06 PM today.
When is solar noon in Oakland Park?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Oakland Park — is at 1:21 PM today.
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