Sunset & Sunrise Today in Nampa, Idaho
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Nampa: sunrise 6:20 AM, sunset 9:23 PM.
Today, Wednesday, July 15, sunset in Nampa is at 9:24 PM and sunrise was at 6:19 AM, giving Nampa 15h 05m between first and last light. Local solar noon in Nampa falls at 1:52 PM.
Because Nampa is at 43.54° (the mid-latitudes), daylight swings noticeably between the long days of summer and the short days of winter. Each day is currently getting about 1 minute shorter and 32 seconds. As summer progresses, sunrise and sunset in Nampa move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
Golden hour in Nampa this evening is roughly 8:43 PM–9:46 PM, the best window for warm, soft photos. The blue hour follows, roughly 9:46 PM to 9:59 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Nampa is at 9:23 PM and sunrise at 6:20 AM — about 1m 35s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Nampa drift across the whole year.
It's summer in Nampa right now, when daylight is at its most generous. Over the course of the year, sunset in Nampa ranges from as early as 5:09 PM (around December 4) to as late as 9:31 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 25m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 8h 55m.
Moon in Nampa today
Sunset today: Nampa vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa | 6:19 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 05m |
| Meridian | 6:18 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 05m |
| Boise | 6:17 AM | 9:23 PM | 15h 05m |
Nampa sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 25m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 8h 55m
- Latest sunset 9:31 PM (around June 23)
- Earliest sunset 5:09 PM (around December 4)
- Earliest sunrise 6:04 AM (around June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:20 AM (around October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Nampa (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:49 AM | 7:58 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 6:05 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 25m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:33 AM | 7:43 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 8:16 AM | 5:12 PM | 8h 55m |
Nampa sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Jul 15 | 6:19 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 05m | — |
| Thu Jul 16 | 6:20 AM | 9:23 PM | 15h 03m | −1m 35s |
| Fri Jul 17 | 6:21 AM | 9:23 PM | 15h 02m | −1m 38s |
| Sat Jul 18 | 6:22 AM | 9:22 PM | 15h 00m | −1m 41s |
| Sun Jul 19 | 6:23 AM | 9:21 PM | 14h 58m | −1m 44s |
| Mon Jul 20 | 6:23 AM | 9:20 PM | 14h 56m | −1m 47s |
| Tue Jul 21 | 6:24 AM | 9:19 PM | 14h 55m | −1m 50s |
| Wed Jul 22 | 6:25 AM | 9:19 PM | 14h 53m | −1m 53s |
| Thu Jul 23 | 6:26 AM | 9:18 PM | 14h 51m | −1m 55s |
| Fri Jul 24 | 6:27 AM | 9:17 PM | 14h 49m | −1m 57s |
| Sat Jul 25 | 6:28 AM | 9:16 PM | 14h 47m | −2m 01s |
| Sun Jul 26 | 6:29 AM | 9:15 PM | 14h 45m | −2m 02s |
| Mon Jul 27 | 6:30 AM | 9:14 PM | 14h 43m | −2m 06s |
| Tue Jul 28 | 6:31 AM | 9:12 PM | 14h 41m | −2m 07s |
Twilight times in Nampa today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 4:06 AM | 11:36 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 4:59 AM | 10:43 PM |
| Civil twilight | 5:44 AM | 9:59 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 5:57 AM | 7:00 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 8:43 PM | 9:46 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon — useful for photographers, sailors and stargazers in Nampa.
Sunrise & sunset in Nampa by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:19 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 00m |
| February | 8:02 AM | 5:57 PM | 9h 55m |
| March | 7:22 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 12m |
| April | 7:27 AM | 8:12 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 6:38 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 09m |
| June | 6:08 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 12m |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:30 PM | 15h 21m |
| August | 6:36 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 32m |
| September | 7:10 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 10m |
| October | 7:44 AM | 7:26 PM | 11h 42m |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 14m |
| December | 7:59 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 10m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time in Nampa.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Nampa
What time is sunset in Nampa today?
Sunset in Nampa, Idaho is at 9:24 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Nampa today?
Sunrise in Nampa is at 6:19 AM today, with 15h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Nampa tomorrow?
Sunrise in Nampa tomorrow is at 6:20 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 9:23 PM.
What time is sunset in Nampa tomorrow?
Sunset in Nampa tomorrow is at 9:23 PM.
How long is the day in Nampa today?
Nampa gets 15h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 6:19 AM and sunset at 9:24 PM.
When is golden hour in Nampa?
The evening golden hour in Nampa is about 8:43 PM to 9:46 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Nampa?
The evening blue hour in Nampa runs from about 9:46 PM to 9:59 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Nampa?
After sunset at 9:24 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Nampa at around 9:59 PM today.
When is solar noon in Nampa?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Nampa — is at 1:52 PM today.
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