Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lawton, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lawton: sunrise 7:40 AM, sunset 6:57 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lawton at 6:58 PM, having risen at 7:39 AM. That works out to 11h 19m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Lawton at 1:19 PM.
Sitting at 34.61° latitude puts Lawton in the lower mid-latitudes — daylight varies moderately between summer and winter. Each day is currently getting about 2 minutes shorter and 5 seconds. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Lawton move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Lawton's golden hour, about 6:25 PM to 7:14 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:14 PM to 7:24 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lawton is at 6:57 PM and sunrise at 7:40 AM — about 2m 5s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lawton drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Lawton, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lawton ranges from as early as 5:22 PM (around November 29) to as late as 8:50 PM (around June 24). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 28m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 49m.
Moon in Lawton today
Sunset today: Lawton vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | 7:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 19m |
| Wichita Falls | 7:39 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 20m |
| Norman | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 18m |
| Moore | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
| Oklahoma City | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
Lawton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:50 PM (June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:22 PM (November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:20 AM (June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:53 AM (March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lawton (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 28m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 49m |
Lawton sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:39 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 19m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:40 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 16m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:41 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 14m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:41 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 12m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:42 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 10m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:43 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 08m | −2m 03s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 02s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:45 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:46 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:47 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 00s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:47 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 00s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:48 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 56m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:49 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 54m | −1m 58s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:50 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 52m | −1m 57s |
Twilight times in Lawton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:15 AM | 8:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:44 AM | 7:53 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:13 AM | 7:24 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:23 AM | 8:12 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:25 PM | 7:14 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lawton by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 52m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 26m |
| April | 7:20 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:43 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 34m |
| June | 6:22 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 25m |
| August | 6:44 AM | 8:35 PM | 13h 51m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 52m |
| October | 7:28 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:54 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 59m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lawton
What time is sunset in Lawton today?
Sunset in Lawton, Oklahoma is at 6:58 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lawton today?
Sunrise in Lawton is at 7:39 AM today, with 11h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lawton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lawton tomorrow is at 7:40 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:57 PM.
What time is sunset in Lawton tomorrow?
Sunset in Lawton tomorrow is at 6:57 PM.
How long is the day in Lawton today?
Lawton gets 11h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:39 AM and sunset at 6:58 PM.
When is golden hour in Lawton?
The evening golden hour in Lawton is about 6:25 PM to 7:14 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lawton?
The evening blue hour in Lawton runs from about 7:14 PM to 7:24 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lawton?
After sunset at 6:58 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lawton at around 7:24 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lawton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lawton — is at 1:19 PM today.
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