Days in Racine are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Racine
Racine is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 42.7261° N, 87.7829° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,756 km (2,955 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,263 km (3,270 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,775 km (9,181 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,179 km (4,461 mi) west
Racine 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 Racine
The point on Earth exactly opposite Racine is near Perth - when it's noon in Racine, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Racine
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Racine
Racine is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Racine 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 Racine
In Racine, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 19m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 2m, a difference of roughly 6h 17m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Racine's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Racine at 42.73° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Racine
With a population of 77,742, Racine ranks as the 522nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Racine
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE / KMKE) is a major international airport located about 26 km (16 mi) from Racine.
Current local time at the airport is 09:20:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Racine
Racine 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 Racine
Business hours in Racine (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 Racine
Compare time in Racine with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Racine
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Racine in?
Racine 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 Racine at UTC-5.
What time is it in Racine right now?
The current local time in Racine is 09:20:25 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Racine observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Racine 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 Racine?
Racine is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Racine?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the nearest airport to Racine, located about 26 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:20:25.
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