Sunset & Sunrise Today in Norman, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Norman: sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:52 PM.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the sun sets over Norman at 6:54 PM, having risen at 7:36 AM. That works out to 11h 18m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Norman at 1:15 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 8 seconds. Through autumn, 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 6:20 PM to 7:10 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Norman is at 6:52 PM and sunrise at 7:37 AM — about 2m 7s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Norman drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Norman, when sunset creeps earlier each week. 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 | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 18m |
| Moore | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
| Midwest City | 7:36 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 17m |
| Oklahoma City | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
| Edmond | 7:36 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 17m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 18m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:37 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 07s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:37 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 07s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:38 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 07s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 06s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 07m | −2m 05s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:41 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 05m | −2m 05s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:42 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 04s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:43 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:44 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 59m | −2m 03s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:44 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:45 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 01s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:46 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 53m | −2m 01s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:47 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 00s |
Twilight times in Norman today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:18 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:10 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:19 AM | 8:09 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:20 PM | 7:10 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 6:54 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 7:36 AM today, with 11h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Norman tomorrow?
Sunrise in Norman tomorrow is at 7:37 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:52 PM.
What time is sunset in Norman tomorrow?
Sunset in Norman tomorrow is at 6:52 PM.
How long is the day in Norman today?
Norman gets 11h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:36 AM and sunset at 6:54 PM.
When is golden hour in Norman?
The evening golden hour in Norman is about 6:20 PM to 7:10 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Norman?
The evening blue hour in Norman runs from about 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Norman?
After sunset at 6:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Norman at around 7:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Norman?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Norman — is at 1:15 PM today.
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