Sunrise and Sunset in Lawton Today
In Lawton, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:33 and sets at 19:07. The day length is 11h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 13:21.
Lawton: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Lawton at 13:21 – 1 h 21 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 06:20, the latest on March 8 at 07:53.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 17:22 and latest on June 28 at 20:50.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 38 min more daylight than the shortest.
Lawton through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:40 | 17:46 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 245° | 201 h |
| Feb | 07:18 | 18:16 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 255° | 190 h |
| Mar | 07:43 | 19:41 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 244 h |
| Apr | 07:01 | 20:05 | 13 h 4 min | west-northwest 283° | 271 h |
| May | 06:30 | 20:29 | 13 h 59 min | west-northwest 294° | 295 h |
| Jun | 06:20 | 20:48 | 14 h 28 min | west-northwest 299° | 326 h |
| Jul | 06:32 | 20:46 | 14 h 15 min | west-northwest 297° | 357 h |
| Aug | 06:54 | 20:21 | 13 h 27 min | west-northwest 287° | 329 h |
| Sep | 07:16 | 19:40 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 264 h |
| Oct | 07:39 | 18:58 | 11 h 20 min | west 260° | 245 h |
| Nov | 07:07 | 17:28 | 10 h 21 min | west-southwest 248° | 187 h |
| Dec | 07:33 | 17:24 | 9 h 51 min | west-southwest 242° | 181 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 357 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 181 – 3,090 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Oklahoma City/WSFO AP OK, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).
Golden Hour in Lawton
Morning: 07:18–08:07 · Evening: 18:34–19:23
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Lawton, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:18 to 08:07. The evening golden hour extends from 18:34 to 19:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Lawton
Morning: 07:08–07:18 · Evening: 19:23–19:33
The Blue Hour in Lawton offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:08 to 07:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:23 to 19:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Lawton
Lawton is located at a latitude of 34.60° and a longitude of -98.40°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Lawton vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Lawton
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Lawton. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Lawton, with up to 14h 29m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Lawton sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Lawton brings the shortest days with only 9h 50m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Lawton
On the same latitude as Lawton
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Lawton (34.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 34m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Lawton
When does the sun rise in Lawton today?
Today the sun rises in Lawton at 07:33 and sets at 19:07.
How long is the day in Lawton today?
The day lasts 11h 34m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lawton today?
In the morning from 07:18–08:07, in the evening from 18:34–19:23.
When is the longest day in Lawton?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 29m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 50m.
When does it get dark in Lawton today?
It is dark from 19:33, fully dark from 20:31.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Lawton. All times are in local time. How it is calculated