Sunset & Sunrise Today in Pocatello, Idaho
Sunrise & Sunset Tomorrow in Pocatello: sunrise 7:43 AM, sunset 6:46 PM.
Today, Wednesday, October 14, sunset in Pocatello is at 6:48 PM and sunrise was at 7:42 AM, giving Pocatello 11h 05m between first and last light. Solar noon, when the sun is highest over Pocatello, is at 1:15 PM.
Sitting at 42.87° latitude puts Pocatello in 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. As autumn progresses, sunrise and sunset in Pocatello move a little each day rather than staying fixed.
For photographers, the evening golden hour in Pocatello runs from about 6:10 PM to 7:06 PM — that warm, low, flattering light just before sunset. The blue hour follows, roughly 7:06 PM to 7:17 PM, as twilight deepens.
Tomorrow, sunset in Pocatello is at 6:46 PM and sunrise at 7:43 AM — about 2m 49s less daylight than today. The table below shows how sunrise and sunset in Pocatello drift across the whole year.
It's autumn in Pocatello, when sunset creeps earlier each week. Over the course of the year, sunset in Pocatello ranges from as early as 4:55 PM (around December 2) to as late as 9:12 PM (around June 23). Its longest day lands on June 20 with 15h 20m of daylight, and its shortest on December 21 with just 9h 00m.
Moon in Pocatello today
Sunset today: Pocatello vs nearby cities
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocatello | 7:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 05m |
| Idaho Falls | 7:41 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 04m |
| Logan | 7:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 08m |
Pocatello sun facts for 2026
- Longest day June 20 — 15h 20m of daylight
- Shortest day December 21 — 9h 00m
- Latest sunset 9:12 PM (June 23)
- Earliest sunset 4:55 PM (December 2)
- Earliest sunrise 5:50 AM (June 12)
- Latest sunrise 8:03 AM (October 31)
Solstices & equinoxes in Pocatello (2026)
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | Mar 20, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (longest day) | Jun 21, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 20m |
| September equinox | Sep 22, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 09m |
| December solstice (shortest day) | Dec 21, 2026 | 7:57 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 00m |
Pocatello sunrise & sunset — next 14 days
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed Oct 14 | 7:42 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 05m | — |
| Thu Oct 15 | 7:43 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 03m | −2m 49s |
| Fri Oct 16 | 7:44 AM | 6:45 PM | 11h 00m | −2m 48s |
| Sat Oct 17 | 7:45 AM | 6:43 PM | 10h 57m | −2m 48s |
| Sun Oct 18 | 7:47 AM | 6:41 PM | 10h 54m | −2m 47s |
| Mon Oct 19 | 7:48 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 51m | −2m 47s |
| Tue Oct 20 | 7:49 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 49m | −2m 46s |
| Wed Oct 21 | 7:50 AM | 6:37 PM | 10h 46m | −2m 45s |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7:52 AM | 6:35 PM | 10h 43m | −2m 45s |
| Fri Oct 23 | 7:53 AM | 6:34 PM | 10h 40m | −2m 44s |
| Sat Oct 24 | 7:54 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 38m | −2m 43s |
| Sun Oct 25 | 7:55 AM | 6:31 PM | 10h 35m | −2m 42s |
| Mon Oct 26 | 7:56 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 32m | −2m 41s |
| Tue Oct 27 | 7:58 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 30m | −2m 40s |
Twilight times in Pocatello today
| Phase | Begins | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomical twilight | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM |
| Nautical twilight | 6:40 AM | 7:49 PM |
| Civil twilight | 7:13 AM | 7:17 PM |
| Morning golden hour | 7:24 AM | 8:19 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 6:10 PM | 7:06 PM |
Civil, nautical and astronomical twilight describe how far the sun is below the horizon.
Sunrise & sunset in Pocatello by month
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 05m |
| February | 7:44 AM | 5:42 PM | 9h 58m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 13m |
| April | 7:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 6:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:01 PM | 15h 07m |
| July | 5:55 AM | 9:11 PM | 15h 16m |
| August | 6:21 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 28m |
| September | 6:54 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 08m |
| October | 7:27 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 7:04 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:56 PM | 9h 14m |
Times shown for the 1st of each month, local time.
Sunset & sunrise FAQ for Pocatello
What time is sunset in Pocatello today?
Sunset in Pocatello, Idaho is at 6:48 PM today. It shifts by a minute or two each day as the seasons change.
What time is sunrise in Pocatello today?
Sunrise in Pocatello is at 7:42 AM today, with 11h 05m of daylight to follow.
What time is sunrise in Pocatello tomorrow?
Sunrise in Pocatello tomorrow is at 7:43 AM, and sunset tomorrow is at 6:46 PM.
What time is sunset in Pocatello tomorrow?
Sunset in Pocatello tomorrow is at 6:46 PM.
How long is the day in Pocatello today?
Pocatello gets 11h 05m of daylight today, between sunrise at 7:42 AM and sunset at 6:48 PM.
When is golden hour in Pocatello?
The evening golden hour in Pocatello is about 6:10 PM to 7:06 PM today — the warm, soft light ideal for photos.
When is blue hour in Pocatello?
The evening blue hour in Pocatello runs from about 7:06 PM to 7:17 PM today, just after sunset.
What time does it get dark in Pocatello?
After sunset at 6:48 PM, full darkness (the end of twilight) arrives in Pocatello at around 7:17 PM today.
When is solar noon in Pocatello?
Solar noon — when the sun is highest in the sky over Pocatello — is at 1:15 PM today.
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