Days in Madison are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Madison
Madison is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.4618° N, 90.1154° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,614 km (2,246 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,405 km (3,980 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,632 km (8,471 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,464 km (5,259 mi) west
Madison lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Madison
The point on Earth exactly opposite Madison is near Perth - when it's noon in Madison, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Madison
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Madison
Madison is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Madison is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Madison
In Madison, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 17m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 1m, a difference of roughly 4h 16m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Madison's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Madison at 32.46° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Madison
With a population of 25,799, Madison ranks as the 2013th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Madison
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN / KJAN) is a regional airport located about 17 km (11 mi) from Madison.
Current local time at the airport is 09:26:27.
Daylight saving time changes in Madison
Madison uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Madison
Business hours in Madison (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Madison
Compare time in Madison with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Madison
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Madison in?
Madison follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Madison at UTC-5.
What time is it in Madison right now?
The current local time in Madison is 09:26:27 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Madison observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Madison is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Madison?
Madison is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Madison?
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is the nearest airport to Madison, located about 17 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:26:27.
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