Sunset & Sunrise Today in Norman, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Norman: sunrise 7:01 AM, sunset 7:58 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Norman at 8:00 PM, having risen at 7:00 AM. That works out to 12h 59m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Norman at 1:30 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 2 minutes shorter and 5 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 7:27 PM to 8:16 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:16 PM to 8:26 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Norman is at 7:58 PM and sunrise at 7:01 AM — about 2m 6s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Norman drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Norman, the season of long evenings. 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 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 59m |
| Moore | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 00m |
| Midwest City | 6:59 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 00m |
| Oklahoma City | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 00m |
| Edmond | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 00m |
Norman sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 14h 31m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 46m
- Latest sunset 8:48 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:17 PM (November 28)
- Earliest sunrise 6:14 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:50 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | 12h 59m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:01 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 57m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:01 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:02 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 07s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:03 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 51m | −2m 07s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:04 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 49m | −2m 08s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:04 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 08s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:05 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 45m | −2m 09s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:06 AM | 7:49 PM | 12h 42m | −2m 08s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:07 AM | 7:47 PM | 12h 40m | −2m 10s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:07 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 38m | −2m 09s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:08 AM | 7:44 PM | 12h 36m | −2m 10s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:09 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 34m | −2m 10s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:09 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 32m | −2m 10s |
Twilight times in Norman today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:31 AM | 9:29 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:02 AM | 8:57 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:33 AM | 8:26 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:43 AM | 7:33 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:27 PM | 8:16 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Norman
What time is sunset in Norman today?
Sunset in Norman, Oklahoma is at 8:00 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 7:00 AM today, with 12h 59m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Norman tomorrow?
Sunrise in Norman tomorrow is at 7:01 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:58 PM.
What time is sunset in Norman tomorrow?
Sunset in Norman tomorrow is at 7:58 PM.
How long is the day in Norman today?
Norman gets 12h 59m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:00 AM and sunset at 8:00 PM.
When is golden hour in Norman?
The evening golden hour in Norman is about 7:27 PM to 8:16 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Norman?
The evening blue hour in Norman runs from about 8:16 PM to 8:26 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Norman?
After sunset at 8:00 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Norman at around 8:26 PM today.
When is solar noon in Norman?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Norman — is at 1:30 PM today.
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