Days in Broken Arrow are currently getting shorter, about 16 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.0526° N, 95.7908° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,013 km (2,494 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,005 km (3,731 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,032 km (8,719 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,621 km (5,357 mi) west
Broken Arrow lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Broken Arrow
The point on Earth exactly opposite Broken Arrow is near Perth - when it's noon in Broken Arrow, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Broken Arrow
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Broken Arrow is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Broken Arrow
In Broken Arrow, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 36m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 42m, a difference of roughly 4h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Broken Arrow's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Broken Arrow at 36.05° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Broken Arrow
With a population of 106,563, Broken Arrow ranks as the 329th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Broken Arrow
Tulsa International Airport (TUL / KTUL) is a major international airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Broken Arrow.
Current local time at the airport is 09:19:52.
Daylight saving time changes in Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Broken Arrow
Business hours in Broken Arrow (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Broken Arrow
Compare time in Broken Arrow with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Broken Arrow
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Broken Arrow in?
Broken Arrow follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Broken Arrow at UTC-5.
What time is it in Broken Arrow right now?
The current local time in Broken Arrow is 09:19:52 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Broken Arrow observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Broken Arrow is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Broken Arrow?
Broken Arrow is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Broken Arrow?
Tulsa International Airport (TUL) is the nearest airport to Broken Arrow, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:19:52.
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