Sunset & Sunrise Today in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Oklahoma City: sunrise 7:37 AM, sunset 6:53 PM.
Today, Thursday, October 15, sunset in Oklahoma City is at 6:54 PM and sunrise was at 7:36 AM, giving Oklahoma City 11h 17m between first and last light. The sun reaches its high point above Oklahoma City at 1:15 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 2 minutes shorter and 10 seconds. As autumn 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 6:20 PM–7:10 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Oklahoma City is at 6:53 PM and sunrise at 7:37 AM — about 2m 8s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Oklahoma City drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Oklahoma City, and the days are drawing in. 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 | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
| Midwest City | 7:36 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 17m |
| Moore | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m |
| Edmond | 7:36 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 17m |
| Norman | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 18m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:36 AM | 6:54 PM | 11h 17m | — |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:37 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 15m | −2m 08s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:38 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 13m | −2m 08s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:39 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 11m | −2m 08s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 09m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 06m | −2m 07s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:41 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 04m | −2m 06s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:42 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 02m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:43 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 05s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:44 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 04s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:45 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 56m | −2m 03s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:46 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 03s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:47 AM | 6:39 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:48 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 50m | −2m 01s |
Twilight times in Oklahoma City today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:11 AM | 8:19 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:41 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:10 AM | 7:20 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:20 AM | 8:10 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 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 6:54 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 7:36 AM today, with 11h 17m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Oklahoma City tomorrow?
Sunrise in Oklahoma City tomorrow is at 7:37 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
What time is sunset in Oklahoma City tomorrow?
Sunset in Oklahoma City tomorrow is at 6:53 PM.
How long is the day in Oklahoma City today?
Oklahoma City gets 11h 17m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:36 AM and sunset at 6:54 PM.
When is golden hour in Oklahoma City?
The evening golden hour in Oklahoma City is about 6:20 PM to 7:10 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 7:10 PM to 7:20 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Oklahoma City?
After sunset at 6:54 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Oklahoma City at around 7:20 PM today.
When is solar noon in Oklahoma City?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Oklahoma City — is at 1:15 PM today.
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