Current Time in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee is a city in Wisconsin, home to about 577,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:57 AM / 6:19 PM
Population
577,000
Milwaukee vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:41 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:41 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:41 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:41 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:41 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:41 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:41 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:41 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 8:41 PM BST | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:41 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:41 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Milwaukee in?
Milwaukee is in the Central Time zone.
Does Milwaukee observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Milwaukee observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Milwaukee today?
Today, sunrise in Milwaukee is around 6:57 AM and sunset is around 6:19 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Milwaukee?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.