Days in Meridian 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 Meridian
Meridian is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.6121° N, 116.3915° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,855 km (3,017 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,164 km (3,209 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,874 km (9,242 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,381 km (5,829 mi) west
Meridian 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 Meridian
The point on Earth exactly opposite Meridian is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Meridian, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Meridian
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Meridian
Meridian is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Meridian 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 Meridian
In Meridian, 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 56m, a difference of roughly 6h 30m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Meridian's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Meridian at 43.61° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Meridian
With a population of 90,739, Meridian ranks as the 413th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Meridian
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI / KBOI) is a major international airport serving Meridian directly.
Current local time at the airport is 08:20:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Meridian
Meridian 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 Meridian
Business hours in Meridian (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 Meridian
Compare time in Meridian with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Meridian
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Meridian in?
Meridian 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 Meridian at UTC-6.
What time is it in Meridian right now?
The current local time in Meridian is 08:20:24 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Meridian observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Meridian 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 Meridian?
Meridian is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Meridian?
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) is the airport serving Meridian. The current local time at the airport is 08:20:24.
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