Sunset & Sunrise Today in Norman, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Norman: sunrise 6:27 AM, sunset 8:43 PM.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the sun sets over Norman at 8:44 PM, having risen at 6:26 AM. That works out to 14h 17m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Norman at 1:35 PM.
Because Norman is at 35.22° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 6 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Norman keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Norman's golden hour, about 8:08 PM to 9:02 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:02 PM to 9:13 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Norman is at 8:43 PM and sunrise at 6:27 AM — about 1m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Norman drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Norman right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Norman ranges from as early as 5:17 PM (around November 28) to as late as 8:48 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 14h 31m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 46m.
Moon in Norman today
Sunset today: Norman vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6:32 AM | 8:46 PM | 14h 14m |
| Tulsa | 6:18 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 22m |
Norman sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 31m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 46m
- Latest sunset 8:48 PM (around June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:17 PM (around November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:14 AM (around June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:50 AM (around March 8)
Solstices & equinoxes in Norman (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:41 PM | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 31m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 46m |
Norman sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:26 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 17m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:27 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 16m | −1m 08s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:28 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 10s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:28 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 13s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:29 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 12m | −1m 14s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:30 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 17s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:31 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 19s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:31 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 21s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:32 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 23s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:33 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 25s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:33 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 26s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:34 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 02m | −1m 29s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:35 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 01m | −1m 30s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:36 AM | 8:36 PM | 13h 59m | −1m 32s |
Twilight times in Norman today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:42 AM | 10:28 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:21 AM | 9:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:57 AM | 9:13 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:08 AM | 7:02 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:08 PM | 9:02 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Norman.
Sunrise & sunset in Norman by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:38 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 49m |
| February | 7:29 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 29m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 7:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 36m |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 22m |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 28m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 53m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 53m |
| October | 7:24 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:51 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 43m |
| December | 7:20 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 57m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Norman.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Norman
What time is sunset in Norman today?
Sunset in Norman, Oklahoma is at 8:44 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Norman today?
Sunrise in Norman is at 6:26 AM today, with 14h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Norman tomorrow?
Sunrise in Norman tomorrow is at 6:27 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:43 PM.
What time is sunset in Norman tomorrow?
Sunset in Norman tomorrow is at 8:43 PM.
How long is the day in Norman today?
Norman gets 14h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:26 AM and sunset at 8:44 PM.
When is golden hour in Norman?
The evening golden hour in Norman is about 8:08 PM to 9:02 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Norman?
The evening blue hour in Norman runs from about 9:02 PM to 9:13 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Norman?
After sunset at 8:44 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Norman at around 9:13 PM today.
When is solar noon in Norman?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Norman — is at 1:35 PM today.
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Sunset card for Norman
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