Time Now in Madison, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 43.07° N, 89.4° W
Elevation: 267 m above sea level
Population rank: #93 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Wisconsin
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Madison is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Madison, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Madison
Daylight Hours in Madison
Madison gets 15h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Madison is at 05:30 and sunset in Madison is at 20:35.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 59m near the December solstice to 15h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Madison and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Madison
What is the current local time in Madison?
The live local time in Madison is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Madison currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Madison in?
Madison uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Madison observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Madison is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Madison's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Madison.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 03:13 | 05:30 | 13:03 | 17:06 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:15 | 05:30 | 13:03 | 17:06 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:17 | 05:31 | 13:03 | 17:06 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:18 | 05:32 | 13:03 | 17:06 | 20:34 | 22:04 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:20 | 05:33 | 13:03 | 17:06 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:21 | 05:34 | 13:03 | 17:06 | 20:33 | 22:03 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:23 | 05:35 | 13:03 | 17:06 | 20:32 | 22:02 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Madison
Sunrise
in Madison
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Madison
↓
8:35 PM
Day Length
15h 05m
Dawn
in Madison
4:55 AM
Dusk
in Madison
9:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Madison
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
1.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:29
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Distances & Clock Changes in Madison
How Far Is Madison From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,299 km | E (96deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,684 km | WSW (258deg) |
| London | 6,371 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,675 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 7,952 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,602 km | SE (140deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,948 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 11,607 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Madison?
Madison next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Madison's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Madison and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.1deg S, 90.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Madison
What time is it in Madison right now?
The current local time in Madison is 06:58 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Madison follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Madison in?
Madison uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Madison?
Is Madison on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Madison is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Madison today?
Today in Madison: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 20:35, giving 15h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Madison tonight?
The moon phase over Madison tonight is Waning Crescent with 1.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Madison?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Madison, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.