Sunset & Sunrise Today in Meridian, Idaho
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Meridian: sunrise 7:07 AM, sunset 8:23 PM.
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the sun sets over Meridian at 8:25 PM, having risen at 7:06 AM. That works out to 13h 19m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Meridian, is at 1:46 PM.
Because Meridian is at 43.61° (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 50 seconds. Through summer, the sunset time in Meridian keeps shifting, which is why it pays to check the exact figure day by day.
If you're shooting at sunset, aim for Meridian's golden hour, about 7:48 PM to 8:44 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 8:44 PM to 8:55 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Meridian is at 8:23 PM and sunrise at 7:07 AM — about 2m 51s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Meridian drift across the whole year.
This is high summer in Meridian, the season of long evenings. Over the course of the year, sunset in Meridian ranges from as early as 5:08 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:30 PM (around June 20). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 55m.
Moon in Meridian today
Sunset today: Meridian vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 7:06 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 19m |
| Boise | 7:05 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 19m |
| Nampa | 7:07 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 19m |
| Caldwell | 7:07 AM | 8:26 PM | 13h 19m |
Meridian sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 55m
- Latest sunset 9:30 PM (June 20)
- Earliest sunset 5:08 PM (December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 6:03 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:20 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Meridian (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:16 AM | 5:11 PM | 8h 55m |
Meridian sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat Aug 29 | 7:06 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 19m | — |
| Sun Aug 30 | 7:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 16m | −2m 51s |
| Mon Aug 31 | 7:08 AM | 8:22 PM | 13h 13m | −2m 52s |
| Tue Sep 1 | 7:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 10m | −2m 52s |
| Wed Sep 2 | 7:10 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 07m | −2m 52s |
| Thu Sep 3 | 7:11 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 04m | −2m 54s |
| Fri Sep 4 | 7:13 AM | 8:15 PM | 13h 02m | −2m 53s |
| Sat Sep 5 | 7:14 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 59m | −2m 54s |
| Sun Sep 6 | 7:15 AM | 8:11 PM | 12h 56m | −2m 54s |
| Mon Sep 7 | 7:16 AM | 8:09 PM | 12h 53m | −2m 55s |
| Tue Sep 8 | 7:17 AM | 8:07 PM | 12h 50m | −2m 55s |
| Wed Sep 9 | 7:18 AM | 8:06 PM | 12h 47m | −2m 56s |
| Thu Sep 10 | 7:19 AM | 8:04 PM | 12h 44m | −2m 55s |
| Fri Sep 11 | 7:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 41m | −2m 56s |
Twilight times in Meridian today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 5:22 AM | 10:09 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:00 AM | 9:31 PM |
| Civil twilight | 6:36 AM | 8:55 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 6:47 AM | 7:43 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 7:48 PM | 8:44 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Meridian by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:19 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 00m |
| February | 8:02 AM | 5:56 PM | 9h 54m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 12m |
| April | 7:27 AM | 8:12 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 09m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 12m |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 21m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 9:07 PM | 14h 32m |
| September | 7:09 AM | 8:20 PM | 13h 10m |
| October | 7:43 AM | 7:25 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 7:21 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 14m |
| December | 7:59 AM | 5:09 PM | 9h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Meridian
What time is sunset in Meridian today?
Sunset in Meridian, Idaho is at 8:25 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Meridian today?
Sunrise in Meridian is at 7:06 AM today, with 13h 19m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Meridian tomorrow?
Sunrise in Meridian tomorrow is at 7:07 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Meridian tomorrow?
Sunset in Meridian tomorrow is at 8:23 PM.
How long is the day in Meridian today?
Meridian gets 13h 19m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:06 AM and sunset at 8:25 PM.
When is golden hour in Meridian?
The evening golden hour in Meridian is about 7:48 PM to 8:44 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Meridian?
The evening blue hour in Meridian runs from about 8:44 PM to 8:55 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Meridian?
After sunset at 8:25 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Meridian at around 8:55 PM today.
When is solar noon in Meridian?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Meridian — is at 1:46 PM today.
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