Current Time in Madison, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Madison time zone
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
43.07° N, 89.40° W
Sunrise
6:41 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Madison to New York | +1 hour | |
| Madison to London | +6 hours | |
| Madison to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Madison to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Madison to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Madison. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Madison
What time zone is Madison in?
Madison is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Madison observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Madison and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Madison. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madison?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 7:00 PM local time, giving 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Madison?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Madison follows Central Time.