Days in Lawton are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Lawton
Lawton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.6087° N, 98.3903° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,853 km (2,394 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,166 km (3,831 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,871 km (8,619 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,015 km (5,602 mi) west
Lawton lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Lawton
The point on Earth exactly opposite Lawton is near Perth - when it's noon in Lawton, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lawton
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Lawton
Lawton is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Lawton 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 Lawton
In Lawton, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 50m, a difference of roughly 4h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Lawton's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Lawton at 34.61° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Lawton
With a population of 96,655, Lawton ranks as the 375th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Lawton
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW / KLAW) is a regional airport serving Lawton directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:21:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Lawton
Lawton 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 Lawton
Business hours in Lawton (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 Lawton
Compare time in Lawton with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Lawton
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lawton in?
Lawton 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 Lawton at UTC-5.
What time is it in Lawton right now?
The current local time in Lawton is 09:21:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lawton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lawton 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 Lawton?
Lawton is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lawton?
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (LAW) is the airport serving Lawton. The current local time at the airport is 09:21:26.
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