Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lawton, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lawton: sunrise 6:32 AM, sunset 8:46 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Lawton at 8:46 PM, having risen at 6:32 AM. That works out to 14h 14m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Lawton at 1:39 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 1 minute shorter and 4 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 8:11 PM to 9:04 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:04 PM to 9:15 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lawton is at 8:46 PM and sunrise at 6:32 AM — about 1m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lawton drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Lawton, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:32 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 14m |
| Wichita Falls | 6:34 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 10m |
| Norman | 6:26 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 17m |
| Oklahoma City | 6:26 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 18m |
| Edmond | 6:25 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 19m |
Lawton sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 28m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 49m
- Latest sunset 8:50 PM (around June 24)
- Earliest sunset 5:22 PM (around November 29)
- Earliest sunrise 6:20 AM (around June 6)
- Latest sunrise 7:53 AM (around 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:32 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 14m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:32 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 06s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:33 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 09s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:34 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 11s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:34 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 09m | −1m 12s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:35 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 15s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:36 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 17s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:36 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 19s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:37 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 21s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:38 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 03m | −1m 23s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 25s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 00m | −1m 26s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:40 AM | 8:39 PM | 13h 58m | −1m 28s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:41 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 57m | −1m 30s |
Twilight times in Lawton today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:49 AM | 10:29 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:27 AM | 9:50 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:02 AM | 9:15 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:14 AM | 7:07 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:11 PM | 9:04 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Lawton.
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 in Lawton.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lawton
What time is sunset in Lawton today?
Sunset in Lawton, Oklahoma is at 8:46 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 6:32 AM today, with 14h 14m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lawton tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lawton tomorrow is at 6:32 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:46 PM.
What time is sunset in Lawton tomorrow?
Sunset in Lawton tomorrow is at 8:46 PM.
How long is the day in Lawton today?
Lawton gets 14h 14m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:32 AM and sunset at 8:46 PM.
When is golden hour in Lawton?
The evening golden hour in Lawton is about 8:11 PM to 9:04 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lawton?
The evening blue hour in Lawton runs from about 9:04 PM to 9:15 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lawton?
After sunset at 8:46 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lawton at around 9:15 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lawton?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lawton — is at 1:39 PM today.
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