Current Time in Milwaukee, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CSTUTC-6
Milwaukee time zone
Time Zone
Central Standard Time (CST)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-6
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
43.04° N, 87.91° W
Sunrise
6:28 AM
Sunset
4:40 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee to New York | +1 hour | |
| Milwaukee to London | +6 hours | |
| Milwaukee to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| Milwaukee to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| Milwaukee to Tokyo | +15 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:28 AM and sets at 4:40 PM local time, giving 10 hours 12 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.