Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lawton, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lawton: sunrise 7:05 AM, sunset 8:02 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Lawton at 8:03 PM, having risen at 7:04 AM. That works out to 12h 58m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Lawton at 1:34 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 2 seconds. As summer 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 7:30 PM to 8:19 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:19 PM to 8:29 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lawton is at 8:02 PM and sunrise at 7:05 AM — about 2m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lawton drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Lawton right now, when daylight is at its most generous. 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 | 7:04 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 58m |
| Wichita Falls | 7:05 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 57m |
| Norman | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 59m |
| Moore | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 00m |
| Oklahoma City | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 00m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:04 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 58m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:05 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 04s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:06 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 54m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:06 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 52m | −2m 04s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:07 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 05s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:08 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 48m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:09 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 46m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:09 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 05s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:10 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:11 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 39m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:11 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 37m | −2m 06s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:12 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 35m | −2m 07s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:13 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 33m | −2m 07s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:14 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 31m | −2m 07s |
Twilight times in Lawton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:36 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:07 AM | 9:00 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:38 AM | 8:29 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:48 AM | 7:37 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:30 PM | 8:19 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 8:03 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 7:04 AM today, with 12h 58m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lawton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lawton tomorrow is at 7:05 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Lawton tomorrow?
Sunset in Lawton tomorrow is at 8:02 PM.
How long is the day in Lawton today?
Lawton gets 12h 58m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:04 AM and sunset at 8:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Lawton?
The evening golden hour in Lawton is about 7:30 PM to 8:19 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lawton?
The evening blue hour in Lawton runs from about 8:19 PM to 8:29 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lawton?
After sunset at 8:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lawton at around 8:29 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lawton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lawton — is at 1:34 PM today.
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