Time Now in Waukesha, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 43.01° N, 88.23° W
Elevation: 248 m above sea level
Population rank: #579 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 55m 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
Waukesha 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 Waukesha, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Waukesha
Daylight Hours in Waukesha
Waukesha gets 14h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Waukesha is at 05:30 and sunset in Waukesha is at 20:27.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 00m near the December solstice to 15h 21m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Waukesha
What is the current local time in Waukesha?
The live local time in Waukesha is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Waukesha currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Waukesha in?
Waukesha uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Waukesha observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Waukesha is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Waukesha's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Waukesha.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 03:17 | 05:29 | 12:59 | 17:01 | 20:28 | 21:58 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:19 | 05:30 | 12:59 | 17:01 | 20:27 | 21:57 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:20 | 05:31 | 12:59 | 17:01 | 20:26 | 21:56 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:22 | 05:32 | 12:59 | 17:00 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:24 | 05:33 | 12:59 | 17:00 | 20:25 | 21:55 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:25 | 05:34 | 12:59 | 17:00 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 03:27 | 05:35 | 12:59 | 17:00 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Waukesha
Sunrise
in Waukesha
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Waukesha
↓
8:27 PM
Day Length
14h 57m
Dawn
in Waukesha
4:55 AM
Dusk
in Waukesha
9:01 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Waukesha
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:48
Distances & Clock Changes in Waukesha
How Far Is Waukesha From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,204 km | E (97deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,776 km | W (259deg) |
| London | 6,305 km | NE (48deg) |
| Paris | 6,607 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 7,913 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,537 km | SE (141deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,011 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 11,561 km | NNE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Waukesha?
Waukesha next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Waukesha's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Waukesha and you would surface in the open ocean, near 43.0deg S, 91.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Waukesha
What time is it in Waukesha right now?
The current local time in Waukesha is 12:20 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Waukesha follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Waukesha in?
Waukesha 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 Waukesha?
Is Waukesha on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Waukesha is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Waukesha today?
Today in Waukesha: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 20:27, giving 14h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Waukesha tonight?
The moon phase over Waukesha tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Waukesha?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Waukesha, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.