Days in Norman 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 Norman
Norman is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 35.2226° N, 97.4395° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,921 km (2,436 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,098 km (3,789 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,940 km (8,662 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,861 km (5,506 mi) west
Norman 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 Norman
The point on Earth exactly opposite Norman is near Perth - when it's noon in Norman, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Norman
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Norman
Norman is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Norman 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 Norman
In Norman, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 32m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 46m, a difference of roughly 4h 46m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Norman's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Norman at 35.22° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Norman
With a population of 128,026, Norman ranks as the 247th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Norman
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC / KOKC) is a major international airport located about 24 km (15 mi) from Norman.
Current local time at the airport is 09:19:55.
Daylight saving time changes in Norman
Norman 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 Norman
Business hours in Norman (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 Norman
Compare time in Norman with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Norman
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Norman in?
Norman 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 Norman at UTC-5.
What time is it in Norman right now?
The current local time in Norman is 09:19:55 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Norman observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Norman 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 Norman?
Norman is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Norman?
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) is the nearest airport to Norman, located about 24 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:19:55.
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