Sunset & Sunrise Today in Caldwell, Idaho
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Caldwell: sunrise 8:01 AM, sunset 7:02 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Caldwell at 7:04 PM, having risen at 8:00 AM. That works out to 11h 04m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Caldwell, is at 1:32 PM.
Caldwell lies at latitude 43.66°, in the mid-latitudes, where 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 54 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Caldwell keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Caldwell runs from about 6:26 PM to 7:22 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:22 PM to 7:33 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Caldwell is at 7:02 PM and sunrise at 8:01 AM — about 2m 54s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Caldwell drift across the whole year.
Autumn has arrived in Caldwell, and the days are drawing in. Over the course of the year, sunset in Caldwell ranges from as early as 5:09 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:32 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 26m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 55m.
Moon in Caldwell today
Sunset today: Caldwell vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 8:00 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 04m |
| Nampa | 7:59 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 04m |
| Meridian | 7:58 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 04m |
| Boise | 7:58 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 04m |
Caldwell sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 26m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 55m
- Latest sunset 9:32 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:09 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 6:04 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:21 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Caldwell (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 9:31 PM | 15h 26m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:17 AM | 5:12 PM | 8h 55m |
Caldwell sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 8:00 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 04m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 8:01 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 54s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 8:02 AM | 7:01 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 53s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 8:03 AM | 6:59 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 53s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 8:05 AM | 6:57 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 52s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 8:06 AM | 6:56 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 8:07 AM | 6:54 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 8:08 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 50s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 8:10 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 50s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 8:11 AM | 6:49 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 48s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 8:12 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 48s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:13 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:15 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:16 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 45s |
Twilight times in Caldwell today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:24 AM | 8:40 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:57 AM | 8:06 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:30 AM | 7:33 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:41 AM | 8:38 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:26 PM | 7:22 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Caldwell by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:20 AM | 5:20 PM | 8h 59m |
| February | 8:03 AM | 5:57 PM | 9h 54m |
| March | 7:23 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 12m |
| April | 7:28 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 6:39 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 6:08 AM | 9:21 PM | 15h 13m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:31 PM | 15h 22m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 32m |
| September | 7:10 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 10m |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 7:23 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 8:00 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 09m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Caldwell
What time is sunset in Caldwell today?
Sunset in Caldwell, Idaho is at 7:04 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Caldwell today?
Sunrise in Caldwell is at 8:00 AM today, with 11h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Caldwell tomorrow?
Sunrise in Caldwell tomorrow is at 8:01 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:02 PM.
What time is sunset in Caldwell tomorrow?
Sunset in Caldwell tomorrow is at 7:02 PM.
How long is the day in Caldwell today?
Caldwell gets 11h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 8:00 AM and sunset at 7:04 PM.
When is golden hour in Caldwell?
The evening golden hour in Caldwell is about 6:26 PM to 7:22 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Caldwell?
The evening blue hour in Caldwell runs from about 7:22 PM to 7:33 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Caldwell?
After sunset at 7:04 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Caldwell at around 7:33 PM today.
When is solar noon in Caldwell?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Caldwell — is at 1:32 PM today.
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