Days in Oshkosh are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Oshkosh
Oshkosh is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.0247° N, 88.5426° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,901 km (3,045 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,118 km (3,180 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,920 km (9,271 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,087 km (4,404 mi) west
Oshkosh lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Oshkosh
The point on Earth exactly opposite Oshkosh is near Perth - when it's noon in Oshkosh, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Oshkosh
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Oshkosh
Oshkosh is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh
In Oshkosh, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 29m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 53m, a difference of roughly 6h 36m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Oshkosh's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Oshkosh at 44.02° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Oshkosh
With a population of 66,555, Oshkosh ranks as the 650th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Oshkosh
Appleton International Airport (ATW / KATW) is a regional airport located about 26 km (16 mi) from Oshkosh.
Current local time at the airport is 09:20:18.
Daylight saving time changes in Oshkosh
Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh
Business hours in Oshkosh (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 Oshkosh
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Oshkosh in?
Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh at UTC-5.
What time is it in Oshkosh right now?
The current local time in Oshkosh is 09:20:18 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Oshkosh observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Oshkosh 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 Oshkosh?
Oshkosh is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Oshkosh?
Appleton International Airport (ATW) is the nearest airport to Oshkosh, located about 26 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:20:18.
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