Sunset & Sunrise Today in Lewiston, Idaho
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Lewiston: sunrise 7:19 AM, sunset 5:43 PM.
On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the sun sets over Lewiston at 5:45 PM, having risen at 7:18 AM. That works out to 10h 26m of daylight today. The sun reaches its high point above Lewiston at 12:32 PM.
Sitting at 46.42° latitude puts Lewiston in the upper mid-latitudes — there is a big difference between long summer days and short winter days. Each day is currently getting about 3 minutes shorter and 5 seconds. Through autumn, the sunset time in Lewiston keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Lewiston runs from about 5:03 PM to 6:04 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 6:04 PM to 6:16 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Lewiston is at 5:43 PM and sunrise at 7:19 AM — about 3m 4s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Lewiston drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Lewiston, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Lewiston ranges from as early as 4:00 PM (around December 7) to as late as 8:44 PM (around June 21). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 48m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 34m.
Moon in Lewiston today
Sunset today: Lewiston vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | 7:18 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 26m |
| Lewiston Orchards | 7:18 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 26m |
| Pullman | 7:19 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 25m |
| Walla Walla | 7:23 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 27m |
| Spokane Valley | 7:21 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 22m |
Lewiston sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 48m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 34m
- Latest sunset 8:44 PM (June 21)
- Earliest sunset 4:00 PM (December 7)
- Earliest sunrise 4:55 AM (June 10)
- Latest sunrise 7:31 AM (January 1)
Solstices & equinoxes in Lewiston (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 6:50 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 4:55 AM | 8:44 PM | 15h 48m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 6:35 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 4:03 PM | 8h 34m |
Lewiston sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:18 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 26m | — |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:19 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 23m | −3m 04s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:21 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 20m | −3m 04s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:22 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 17m | −3m 02s |
| Wed Oct 28 | 7:24 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 14m | −3m 02s |
| Thu Oct 29 | 7:25 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 11m | −3m 00s |
| Fri Oct 30 | 7:27 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 08m | −2m 59s |
| Sat Oct 31 | 7:28 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 05m | −2m 58s |
| Sun Nov 1 | 6:30 AM | 4:32 PM | 10h 02m | −2m 56s |
| Mon Nov 2 | 6:31 AM | 4:31 PM | 9h 59m | −2m 56s |
| Tue Nov 3 | 6:32 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 56m | −2m 53s |
| Wed Nov 4 | 6:34 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 53m | −2m 52s |
| Thu Nov 5 | 6:35 AM | 4:26 PM | 9h 51m | −2m 51s |
| Fri Nov 6 | 6:37 AM | 4:25 PM | 9h 48m | −2m 49s |
Twilight times in Lewiston today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:37 AM | 7:26 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:12 AM | 6:51 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:47 AM | 6:16 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:58 AM | 7:59 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 5:03 PM | 6:04 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Lewiston by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:11 PM | 8h 39m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 40m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 06m |
| April | 6:27 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 23m |
| June | 4:59 AM | 8:32 PM | 15h 33m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 8:43 PM | 15h 43m |
| August | 5:29 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 48m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 17m |
| October | 6:47 AM | 6:27 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:30 AM | 4:32 PM | 10h 02m |
| December | 7:11 AM | 4:02 PM | 8h 51m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Lewiston
What time is sunset in Lewiston today?
Sunset in Lewiston, Idaho is at 5:45 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Lewiston today?
Sunrise in Lewiston is at 7:18 AM today, with 10h 26m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Lewiston tomorrow?
Sunrise in Lewiston tomorrow is at 7:19 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 5:43 PM.
What time is sunset in Lewiston tomorrow?
Sunset in Lewiston tomorrow is at 5:43 PM.
How long is the day in Lewiston today?
Lewiston gets 10h 26m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:18 AM and sunset at 5:45 PM.
When is golden hour in Lewiston?
The evening golden hour in Lewiston is about 5:03 PM to 6:04 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Lewiston?
The evening blue hour in Lewiston runs from about 6:04 PM to 6:16 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Lewiston?
After sunset at 5:45 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Lewiston at around 6:16 PM today.
When is solar noon in Lewiston?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Lewiston — is at 12:32 PM today.
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