Sunset & Sunrise Today in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Tulsa: sunrise 6:19 AM, sunset 8:40 PM.
Tulsa, Oklahoma sees the sun come up at 6:18 AM and go down at 8:40 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 — 14h 22m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Tulsa at 1:29 PM.
Sitting at 36.15° latitude puts Tulsa 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 9 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Tulsa move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Tulsa this evening is roughly 8:04 PM–8:59 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:59 PM to 9:10 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Tulsa is at 8:40 PM and sunrise at 6:19 AM — about 1m 10s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Tulsa drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Tulsa right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Tulsa ranges from as early as 5:08 PM (around December 3) to as late as 8:45 PM (around June 28). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 14h 36m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 41m.
Moon in Tulsa today
Sunset today: Tulsa vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 6:18 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 22m |
| Broken Arrow | 6:18 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 21m |
| Edmond | 6:25 AM | 8:45 PM | 14h 19m |
| Norman | 6:26 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 17m |
Tulsa sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 36m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 41m
- Latest sunset 8:45 PM (around June 28)
- Earliest sunset 5:08 PM (around December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 6:06 AM (around June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:46 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Tulsa (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:35 PM | 12h 08m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 36m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 08m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 41m |
Tulsa sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:18 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 22m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:19 AM | 8:40 PM | 14h 20m | −1m 10s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:20 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 19m | −1m 13s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:20 AM | 8:39 PM | 14h 18m | −1m 15s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:21 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 17m | −1m 18s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:22 AM | 8:38 PM | 14h 15m | −1m 20s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 14m | −1m 21s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:23 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 13m | −1m 24s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:24 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 11m | −1m 26s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:25 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 10m | −1m 28s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:25 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 08m | −1m 30s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:26 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 07m | −1m 32s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:27 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 05m | −1m 34s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:28 AM | 8:32 PM | 14h 04m | −1m 35s |
Twilight times in Tulsa today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:32 AM | 10:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:12 AM | 9:47 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:48 AM | 9:10 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:00 AM | 6:55 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:04 PM | 8:59 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Tulsa.
Sunrise & sunset in Tulsa by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 25m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 24m |
| April | 7:10 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:31 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 40m |
| June | 6:08 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 27m |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:44 PM | 14h 34m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 57m |
| September | 6:55 AM | 7:51 PM | 12h 55m |
| October | 7:19 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 40m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 52m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Tulsa.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Tulsa
What time is sunset in Tulsa today?
Sunset in Tulsa, Oklahoma is at 8:40 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Tulsa today?
Sunrise in Tulsa is at 6:18 AM today, with 14h 22m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Tulsa tomorrow?
Sunrise in Tulsa tomorrow is at 6:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:40 PM.
What time is sunset in Tulsa tomorrow?
Sunset in Tulsa tomorrow is at 8:40 PM.
How long is the day in Tulsa today?
Tulsa gets 14h 22m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:18 AM and sunset at 8:40 PM.
When is golden hour in Tulsa?
The evening golden hour in Tulsa is about 8:04 PM to 8:59 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Tulsa?
The evening blue hour in Tulsa runs from about 8:59 PM to 9:10 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Tulsa?
After sunset at 8:40 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Tulsa at around 9:10 PM today.
When is solar noon in Tulsa?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Tulsa — is at 1:29 PM today.
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