Days in Nampa 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 Nampa
Nampa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.5407° N, 116.5635° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,847 km (3,012 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,172 km (3,214 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,866 km (9,237 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,406 km (5,845 mi) west
Nampa 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 Nampa
The point on Earth exactly opposite Nampa is near Toamasina - when it's noon in Nampa, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Nampa
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Nampa
Nampa is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Nampa 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 Nampa
In Nampa, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 56m, a difference of roughly 6h 29m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Nampa's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Nampa at 43.54° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Nampa
With a population of 89,839, Nampa ranks as the 418th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Nampa
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI / KBOI) is a major international airport located about 28 km (17 mi) from Nampa.
Current local time at the airport is 08:21:58.
Daylight saving time changes in Nampa
Nampa 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 Nampa
Business hours in Nampa (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 Nampa
Compare time in Nampa with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Nampa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nampa in?
Nampa 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 Nampa at UTC-6.
What time is it in Nampa right now?
The current local time in Nampa is 08:21:58 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nampa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nampa 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 Nampa?
Nampa is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nampa?
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI) is the nearest airport to Nampa, located about 28 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:21:58.
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