Sunset & Sunrise Today in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Tulsa: sunrise 6:44 AM, sunset 8:11 PM.
Tulsa, Oklahoma sees the sun come up at 6:43 AM and go down at 8:12 PM on Sunday, August 16, 2026 — 13h 29m of daylight from sunrise to sunset. The sun reaches its high point above Tulsa at 1:28 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 2 minutes shorter and 1 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 7:38 PM–8:29 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:29 PM to 8:40 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Tulsa is at 8:11 PM and sunrise at 6:44 AM — about 2m 2s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Tulsa drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Tulsa, the season of long evenings. 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 | 6:43 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 29m |
| Broken Arrow | 6:42 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 28m |
| Edmond | 6:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 27m |
| Midwest City | 6:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 27m |
| Moore | 6:50 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 26m |
Tulsa sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 14h 36m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 41m
- Latest sunset 8:45 PM (June 28)
- Earliest sunset 5:08 PM (December 3)
- Earliest sunrise 6:06 AM (June 7)
- Latest sunrise 7:46 AM (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 16 | 6:43 AM | 8:12 PM | 13h 29m | — |
| Mon Aug 17 | 6:44 AM | 8:11 PM | 13h 27m | −2m 02s |
| Tue Aug 18 | 6:44 AM | 8:10 PM | 13h 25m | −2m 02s |
| Wed Aug 19 | 6:45 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 23m | −2m 03s |
| Thu Aug 20 | 6:46 AM | 8:07 PM | 13h 21m | −2m 05s |
| Fri Aug 21 | 6:47 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 18m | −2m 04s |
| Sat Aug 22 | 6:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 06s |
| Sun Aug 23 | 6:48 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 14m | −2m 06s |
| Mon Aug 24 | 6:49 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 12m | −2m 07s |
| Tue Aug 25 | 6:50 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 08s |
| Wed Aug 26 | 6:51 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 08m | −2m 08s |
| Thu Aug 27 | 6:52 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 06m | −2m 09s |
| Fri Aug 28 | 6:52 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 09s |
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:53 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 10s |
Twilight times in Tulsa today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:08 AM | 9:46 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:43 AM | 9:12 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:15 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:26 AM | 7:17 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:38 PM | 8:29 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
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.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Tulsa
What time is sunset in Tulsa today?
Sunset in Tulsa, Oklahoma is at 8:12 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 6:43 AM today, with 13h 29m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Tulsa tomorrow?
Sunrise in Tulsa tomorrow is at 6:44 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
What time is sunset in Tulsa tomorrow?
Sunset in Tulsa tomorrow is at 8:11 PM.
How long is the day in Tulsa today?
Tulsa gets 13h 29m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:43 AM and sunset at 8:12 PM.
When is golden hour in Tulsa?
The evening golden hour in Tulsa is about 7:38 PM to 8:29 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Tulsa?
The evening blue hour in Tulsa runs from about 8:29 PM to 8:40 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Tulsa?
After sunset at 8:12 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Tulsa at around 8:40 PM today.
When is solar noon in Tulsa?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Tulsa — is at 1:28 PM today.
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