Time Milwaukee - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Milwaukee?
The current time in Milwaukee is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Milwaukee is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Milwaukee is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Milwaukee is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 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 Milwaukee.
Time zone and clock changes in Milwaukee
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Milwaukee
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Milwaukee at 07:11 and sets at 18:01 (local time), giving 10 h 50 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:36.
More about Milwaukee
See the location and GPS coordinates of Milwaukee, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Milwaukee and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Milwaukee
What time is it in Milwaukee right now?
The current time in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee.
Does Milwaukee observe daylight saving time?
Milwaukee is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Milwaukee is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Milwaukee?
Today, October 20, 2026, the sun rises in Milwaukee at 07:11 and sets at 18:01 (local time), giving 10 h 50 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:36.
