Geographic position of Milwaukee
Milwaukee is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.0389° N, 87.9065° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,791 km (2,977 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,228 km (3,249 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,810 km (9,203 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,152 km (4,444 mi) west
Milwaukee lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Milwaukee
With a population of 563,531, Milwaukee ranks as the 38th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Milwaukee
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE / KMKE) is a major international airport serving Milwaukee directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:33:21.
Daylight saving time changes in Milwaukee
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee
Business hours in Milwaukee (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 Milwaukee
Compare time in Milwaukee with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Milwaukee in?
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee at UTC-5.
What time is it in Milwaukee right now?
The current local time in Milwaukee is 11:33:21 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Milwaukee observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
Milwaukee is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Milwaukee?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the airport serving Milwaukee. The current local time at the airport is 11:33:21.
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