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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -06:00 (CST) |
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What time is it in Madison?
The current time in Madison is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Madison is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Madison is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Madison is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Madison.
Time zone and clock changes in Madison
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −6:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Madison
Today, November 4, 2026, the sun rises in Madison at 06:20 and sets at 17:07 (local time), giving 10 h 47 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:44.
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Frequently asked questions about the time in Madison
What time is it in Madison right now?
The current time in Madison is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Madison and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Madison.
Does Madison observe daylight saving time?
Madison is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Madison is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Madison?
Today, November 4, 2026, the sun rises in Madison at 06:20 and sets at 17:07 (local time), giving 10 h 47 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:44.
