Sunset & Sunrise Today in Meridian, Idaho
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Meridian: sunrise 8:00 AM, sunset 7:01 PM.
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sun sets over Meridian at 7:03 PM, having risen at 7:58 AM. That works out to 11h 04m of daylight today. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Meridian, is at 1:31 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 54 seconds. Through autumn, 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 6:25 PM to 7:21 PM. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:21 PM to 7:32 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Meridian is at 7:01 PM and sunrise at 8:00 AM — about 2m 53s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Meridian drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Meridian, when sunset creeps earlier each week. 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 | 7:58 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 04m |
| Boise | 7:58 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 04m |
| Nampa | 7:59 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 04m |
| Caldwell | 8:00 AM | 7:04 PM | 11h 04m |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:58 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 04m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 8:00 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 01m | −2m 53s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 8:01 AM | 6:59 PM | 10h 58m | −2m 53s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 8:02 AM | 6:58 PM | 10h 55m | −2m 52s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 8:03 AM | 6:56 PM | 10h 52m | −2m 52s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 8:05 AM | 6:55 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 51s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 8:06 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 47m | −2m 51s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 8:07 AM | 6:51 PM | 10h 44m | −2m 49s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 8:08 AM | 6:50 PM | 10h 41m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 8:10 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 49s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 8:11 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 47s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 8:12 AM | 6:45 PM | 10h 33m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 8:13 AM | 6:44 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 45s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 8:15 AM | 6:42 PM | 10h 27m | −2m 45s |
Twilight times in Meridian today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:23 AM | 8:38 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:56 AM | 8:05 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:29 AM | 7:32 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:40 AM | 8:36 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:25 PM | 7:21 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 7:03 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 7:58 AM today, with 11h 04m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Meridian tomorrow?
Sunrise in Meridian tomorrow is at 8:00 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 7:01 PM.
What time is sunset in Meridian tomorrow?
Sunset in Meridian tomorrow is at 7:01 PM.
How long is the day in Meridian today?
Meridian gets 11h 04m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:58 AM and sunset at 7:03 PM.
When is golden hour in Meridian?
The evening golden hour in Meridian is about 6:25 PM to 7:21 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Meridian?
The evening blue hour in Meridian runs from about 7:21 PM to 7:32 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Meridian?
After sunset at 7:03 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Meridian at around 7:32 PM today.
When is solar noon in Meridian?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Meridian — is at 1:31 PM today.
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