Sunset & Sunrise Today in Oakland Park, Florida
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Oakland Park: sunrise 7:20 AM, sunset 6:51 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Oakland Park at 6:52 PM, having risen at 7:19 AM. That works out to 11h 32m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Oakland Park at 1:06 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 29 seconds. Through autumn, 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 6:22 PM to 7:07 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:07 PM to 7:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Oakland Park is at 6:51 PM and sunrise at 7:20 AM — about 1m 28s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Oakland Park drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Oakland Park, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:19 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
| Sunrise | 7:19 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
| Fort Lauderdale | 7:19 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
| Pompano Beach | 7:19 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 7:20 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 32m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:20 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 31m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:20 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 29m | −1m 28s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:21 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 28m | −1m 28s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:21 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 26m | −1m 27s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:22 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 25m | −1m 27s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:23 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 23m | −1m 26s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 22m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:24 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 20m | −1m 26s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:24 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 19m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:25 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 18m | −1m 24s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:25 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 16m | −1m 24s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:26 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 15m | −1m 23s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:27 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 13m | −1m 23s |
Twilight times in Oakland Park today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:02 AM | 8:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:29 AM | 7:42 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:56 AM | 7:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:04 AM | 7:50 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:22 PM | 7:07 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 6:52 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 7:19 AM today, with 11h 32m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Oakland Park tomorrow?
Sunrise in Oakland Park tomorrow is at 7:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
What time is sunset in Oakland Park tomorrow?
Sunset in Oakland Park tomorrow is at 6:51 PM.
How long is the day in Oakland Park today?
Oakland Park gets 11h 32m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:19 AM and sunset at 6:52 PM.
When is golden hour in Oakland Park?
The evening golden hour in Oakland Park is about 6:22 PM to 7:07 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 7:07 PM to 7:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Oakland Park?
After sunset at 6:52 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Oakland Park at around 7:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Oakland Park?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Oakland Park — is at 1:06 PM today.
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