Time Now in Wausau, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 44.96° N, 89.63° W
Elevation: 367 m above sea level
Population rank: #1258 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
Wausau 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 Wausau, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Wausau
Daylight Hours in Wausau
Wausau gets 15h 12m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wausau is at 05:28 and sunset in Wausau is at 20:40.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 46m near the December solstice to 15h 36m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Wausau
What is the current local time in Wausau?
The live local time in Wausau is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Wausau currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Wausau in?
Wausau uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Wausau observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wausau is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Wausau's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Wausau.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:03 | 05:28 | 13:04 | 17:10 | 20:41 | 22:11 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:05 | 05:29 | 13:04 | 17:10 | 20:40 | 22:10 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:07 | 05:30 | 13:04 | 17:10 | 20:39 | 22:09 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:09 | 05:31 | 13:04 | 17:10 | 20:38 | 22:08 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:11 | 05:32 | 13:04 | 17:09 | 20:37 | 22:07 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:13 | 05:33 | 13:05 | 17:09 | 20:36 | 22:06 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:15 | 05:34 | 13:05 | 17:09 | 20:35 | 22:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Wausau
Sunrise
in Wausau
↑
5:28 AM
Sunset
in Wausau
↓
8:40 PM
Day Length
15h 11m
Dawn
in Wausau
4:52 AM
Dusk
in Wausau
9:16 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Wausau
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:35
Distances & Clock Changes in Wausau
How Far Is Wausau From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,356 km | ESE (105deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,719 km | WSW (253deg) |
| London | 6,245 km | NE (49deg) |
| Paris | 6,553 km | NE (50deg) |
| Moscow | 7,776 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,776 km | SE (140deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,771 km | NW (322deg) |
| Dubai | 11,440 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Wausau?
Wausau next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Wausau's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wausau and you would surface in the open ocean, near 45.0deg S, 90.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wausau
What time is it in Wausau right now?
The current local time in Wausau is 12:14 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Wausau follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Wausau in?
Wausau 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 Wausau?
Is Wausau on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Wausau is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wausau today?
Today in Wausau: sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset is at 20:40, giving 15h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wausau tonight?
The moon phase over Wausau tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Wausau?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wausau, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.