Sunset & Sunrise Today in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Idaho Falls: sunrise 6:50 AM, sunset 8:06 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Idaho Falls at 8:08 PM, having risen at 6:49 AM. That works out to 13h 18m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Idaho Falls at 1:29 PM.
Because Idaho Falls is at 43.47° (the mid-latitudes), 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 49 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Idaho Falls keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Idaho Falls's golden hour, about 7:30 PM to 8:26 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:26 PM to 8:38 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Idaho Falls is at 8:06 PM and sunrise at 6:50 AM — about 2m 50s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Idaho Falls drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Idaho Falls right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Idaho Falls ranges from as early as 4:51 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:12 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 21 with 15h 24m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 56m.
Moon in Idaho Falls today
Sunset today: Idaho Falls vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls | 6:49 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 18m |
| Pocatello | 6:51 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 17m |
Idaho Falls sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 21 — 15h 24m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 56m
- Latest sunset 9:12 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 4:51 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 5:46 AM (June 14)
- Latest sunrise 8:02 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Idaho Falls (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 24m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:58 AM | 4:54 PM | 8h 56m |
Idaho Falls sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 6:49 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 18m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 6:50 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 50s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 6:51 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 6:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 6:53 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 52s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 6:54 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 52s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 6:55 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 01m | −2m 53s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 6:56 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 58m | −2m 53s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 6:58 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 55m | −2m 53s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 6:59 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 54s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:00 AM | 7:50 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 54s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:01 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 55s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:02 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 54s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:03 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 56s |
Twilight times in Idaho Falls today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:05 AM | 9:51 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 5:43 AM | 9:13 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:18 AM | 8:38 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:30 AM | 7:26 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:30 PM | 8:26 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Idaho Falls by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 01m |
| February | 7:44 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 55m |
| March | 7:04 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 12m |
| April | 7:09 AM | 7:54 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 09m |
| June | 5:50 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 11m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 9:12 PM | 15h 20m |
| August | 6:18 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 31m |
| September | 6:52 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 10m |
| October | 7:26 AM | 7:08 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:18 PM | 10h 14m |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 11m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Idaho Falls
What time is sunset in Idaho Falls today?
Sunset in Idaho Falls, Idaho is at 8:08 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Idaho Falls today?
Sunrise in Idaho Falls is at 6:49 AM today, with 13h 18m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Idaho Falls tomorrow?
Sunrise in Idaho Falls tomorrow is at 6:50 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:06 PM.
What time is sunset in Idaho Falls tomorrow?
Sunset in Idaho Falls tomorrow is at 8:06 PM.
How long is the day in Idaho Falls today?
Idaho Falls gets 13h 18m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:49 AM and sunset at 8:08 PM.
When is golden hour in Idaho Falls?
The evening golden hour in Idaho Falls is about 7:30 PM to 8:26 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Idaho Falls?
The evening blue hour in Idaho Falls runs from about 8:26 PM to 8:38 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Idaho Falls?
After sunset at 8:08 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Idaho Falls at around 8:38 PM today.
When is solar noon in Idaho Falls?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Idaho Falls — is at 1:29 PM today.
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