Days in Caldwell are currently getting shorter, about 21 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Caldwell
Caldwell is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.6629° N, 116.6874° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,861 km (3,020 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,158 km (3,205 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,879 km (9,245 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,397 km (5,839 mi) west
Caldwell lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Caldwell
The point on Earth exactly opposite Caldwell is near Antananarivo - when it's noon in Caldwell, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Caldwell
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Caldwell
Caldwell is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Caldwell is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Caldwell
In Caldwell, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 55m, a difference of roughly 6h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Caldwell's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Caldwell at 43.66° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Caldwell
With a population of 51,686, Caldwell ranks as the 938th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Caldwell
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI / KBOI) is a major international airport located about 39 km (24 mi) from Caldwell.
Current local time at the airport is 08:20:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Caldwell
Caldwell uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Boise. The current local offset is UTC-6 / MDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-7 / MST to UTC-6 / MDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-6 / MDT to UTC-7 / MST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Caldwell
Business hours in Caldwell (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Caldwell
Compare time in Caldwell with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Caldwell
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Caldwell in?
Caldwell follows the America/Boise time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Caldwell at UTC-6.
What time is it in Caldwell right now?
The current local time in Caldwell is 08:20:24 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Caldwell observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Caldwell is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Caldwell?
Caldwell is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Caldwell?
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) is the nearest airport to Caldwell, located about 39 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:20:24.
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