Sunset & Sunrise Today in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Oklahoma City: sunrise 6:45 AM, sunset 8:24 PM.
Today, Sunday, August 9, sunset in Oklahoma City is at 8:25 PM and sunrise was at 6:45 AM, giving Oklahoma City 13h 40m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Oklahoma City at 1:35 PM.
Sitting at 35.47° latitude puts Oklahoma City in 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 51 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Oklahoma City move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Oklahoma City this evening is roughly 7:51 PM–8:42 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:42 PM to 8:53 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Oklahoma City is at 8:24 PM and sunrise at 6:45 AM — about 1m 51s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Oklahoma City drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Oklahoma City right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Oklahoma City ranges from as early as 5:16 PM (around December 1) to as late as 8:49 PM (around June 25). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 32m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 45m.
Moon in Oklahoma City today
Sunset today: Oklahoma City vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 6:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 40m |
| Midwest City | 6:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 40m |
| Moore | 6:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 39m |
| Edmond | 6:44 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 41m |
| Norman | 6:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 39m |
Oklahoma City sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 32m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 45m
- Latest sunset 8:49 PM (June 25)
- Earliest sunset 5:16 PM (December 1)
- Earliest sunrise 6:14 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:51 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Oklahoma City (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 | 8:48 PM | 14h 32m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 45m |
Oklahoma City sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 9 | 6:45 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 40m | — |
| Mon Aug 10 | 6:45 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 38m | −1m 51s |
| Tue Aug 11 | 6:46 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 36m | −1m 53s |
| Wed Aug 12 | 6:47 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 34m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Aug 13 | 6:48 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 32m | −1m 55s |
| Fri Aug 14 | 6:48 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 30m | −1m 56s |
| Sat Aug 15 | 6:49 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 29m | −1m 56s |
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 27m | −1m 58s |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:51 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 25m | −1m 58s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:52 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 23m | −2m 00s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:52 AM | 8:13 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 00s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:53 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 19m | −2m 01s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:54 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 17m | −2m 01s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:55 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 15m | −2m 03s |
Twilight times in Oklahoma City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:09 AM | 10:00 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:44 AM | 9:26 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:17 AM | 8:53 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:27 AM | 7:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:51 PM | 8:42 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Oklahoma City by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 5:28 PM | 9h 48m |
| February | 7:29 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 28m |
| March | 6:59 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 25m |
| April | 7:16 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 34m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 37m |
| June | 6:16 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 23m |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 30m |
| August | 6:38 AM | 8:33 PM | 13h 54m |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:56 PM | 12h 54m |
| October | 7:25 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 48m |
| November | 6:52 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 42m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 55m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Oklahoma City
What time is sunset in Oklahoma City today?
Sunset in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Oklahoma City today?
Sunrise in Oklahoma City is at 6:45 AM today, with 13h 40m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Oklahoma City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Oklahoma City tomorrow is at 6:45 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
What time is sunset in Oklahoma City tomorrow?
Sunset in Oklahoma City tomorrow is at 8:24 PM.
How long is the day in Oklahoma City today?
Oklahoma City gets 13h 40m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:45 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Oklahoma City?
The evening golden hour in Oklahoma City is about 7:51 PM to 8:42 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Oklahoma City?
The evening blue hour in Oklahoma City runs from about 8:42 PM to 8:53 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Oklahoma City?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Oklahoma City at around 8:53 PM today.
When is solar noon in Oklahoma City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Oklahoma City — is at 1:35 PM today.
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