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Sunrise and sunset in Boise, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:56 AM–8:35 AM and 6:29 PM–7:08 PM
Times are local time in Boise. Current time in Boise →
Sunrise and sunset in Boise through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:43 AM | 7:27 PM | 11h 44m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 3m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 5:37 PM | 10h 16m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 5:21 PM | 9h 41m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 11m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:12 AM | 5:10 PM | 8h 57m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:19 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 0m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:16 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 18m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:02 AM | 5:56 PM | 9h 53m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:45 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 30m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:23 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 11m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 8:11 PM | 12h 44m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 13h 25m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 8:47 PM | 14h 9m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 42m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 12m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 25m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 9:31 PM | 15h 23m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 9:25 PM | 15h 7m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 9:09 PM | 14h 35m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 0m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 8:23 PM | 13h 13m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 12h 33m |
Calculated for 43.61°N, 116.20°W, including daylight saving time where Boise uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Boise this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 26m)
- Shortest day: December 21 (8h 56m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:04 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 9:31 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Boise today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:56 AM and sets at 7:08 PM in Boise, giving 11 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Boise?
The longest day in Boise in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Boise?
The shortest day in Boise in 2026 is December 21, with 8 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Boise?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:04 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 9:31 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Boise?
Today, golden hour in Boise is from sunrise (7:56 AM) to 8:35 AM in the morning, and from 6:29 PM to sunset (7:08 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.