Standard time applies in Milwaukee right now, at UTC−6. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−5.
Milwaukee and your time
Milwaukee at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Wisconsin |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 43.04° N, 87.91° W |
Time zone in Milwaukee
Under the America/Chicago rules, Milwaukee spends part of each year on UTC−6 (CST) and the rest on UTC−5 (CDT). The coming daylight saving period ends on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and Milwaukee is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee.
Clock changes in Milwaukee, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
How far ahead or behind Milwaukee is
Take 9:00 AM in Milwaukee: the clock reads 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Milwaukee and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Milwaukee
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Milwaukee runs from 9 hours at the December solstice to 15 hours 22 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:35 PM, comes on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Milwaukee
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:55 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:12 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:20 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Milwaukee
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Milwaukee: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time and 12:50 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Milwaukee
All the places listed below keep the same time as Milwaukee.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Madison | 122 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rockford | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chicago | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Naperville | 141 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Aurora | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Green Bay | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Joliet | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Other cities on America/Chicago time
Same clock, same changes: these cities use America/Chicago just like Milwaukee.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Milwaukee today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Calgary (Canada)
- Mérida (Mexico)
- Monterrey (Mexico)
- Guatemala City (Guatemala)
- Managua (Nicaragua)
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Tools for time in Milwaukee
- Convert a time to or from Milwaukee: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Milwaukee to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Milwaukee and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Milwaukee in?
Milwaukee uses the America/Chicago time zone: UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Milwaukee?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and London?
Milwaukee is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Milwaukee and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Milwaukee on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Milwaukee, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Milwaukee?
About 15 hours 22 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.