Current Time in Milwaukee, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Milwaukee 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
43.04° N, 87.91° W
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
6:54 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee to New York | +1 hour | |
| Milwaukee to London | +6 hours | |
| Milwaukee to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Milwaukee to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Milwaukee to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Milwaukee. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Milwaukee
What time zone is Milwaukee in?
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Milwaukee?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:35 AM and sets at 6:54 PM local time, giving 12 hours 18 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Milwaukee?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Milwaukee follows Central Time.