🇺🇸 Milwaukee

Milwaukee runs on UTC-6 in winter and UTC-5 in summer. United States observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 5:14 AMSunset 8:36 PM(local)

Milwaukee: daylight saving timeNow UTC-5 CDT. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
MilwaukeeUTC-5CDT
Dialing code+1
Population563,531
Coordinates43.04°N, 87.91°W
Elevation188 m
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Milwaukee right now?
Milwaukee runs on UTC-5 (CDT). The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Milwaukee in?
Milwaukee is on UTC-5 (CDT) — its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Milwaukee observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Milwaukee changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Milwaukee use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Milwaukee commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).