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Sun Times in Mountain Home
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Mountain Home?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Mountain Home (America/Boise). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Mountain Home?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Mountain Home (America/Boise). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Mountain Home?
Golden hour times for Mountain Home are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Mountain Home?
The day length for Mountain Home is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Mountain Home?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Mountain Home is shown in the times above (America/Boise). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Mountain Home?
Sunset and dusk times for Mountain Home are displayed above (America/Boise). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Mountain Home?
Twilight duration in Mountain Home varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Mountain Home?
The earliest sunrise in Mountain Home in 2026 is at 6:02 AM on June 10 (America/Boise). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Mountain Home?
The latest sunset in Mountain Home in 2026 is at 9:26 PM on June 21 (America/Boise). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Mountain Home?
After sunset in Mountain Home, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Mountain Home shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Mountain Home
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Mountain Home on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:11 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 22m |
| February | 7:40 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 34m |
| March | 7:54 AM | 7:49 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 7:00 AM | 8:25 PM | 13h 25m |
| May | 6:19 AM | 8:59 PM | 14h 41m |
| June | 6:02 AM | 9:24 PM | 15h 22m |
| July | 6:17 AM | 9:20 PM | 15h 03m |
| August | 6:48 AM | 8:45 PM | 13h 56m |
| September | 7:22 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 7:56 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 03m |
| November | 7:35 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 43m |
| December | 8:07 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 01m |