Days in Wausau are currently getting shorter, about 22 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 Wausau
Wausau is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.9591° N, 89.6301° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,005 km (3,110 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,014 km (3,116 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,024 km (9,335 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,060 km (4,387 mi) west
Wausau 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 Wausau
The point on Earth exactly opposite Wausau is near Perth - when it's noon in Wausau, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Wausau
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Wausau
Wausau is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Wausau 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 Wausau
In Wausau, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 36m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 46m, a difference of roughly 6h 50m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Wausau's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Wausau at 44.96° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Wausau
With a population of 39,094, Wausau ranks as the 1282nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Wausau
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA / KCWA) is a regional airport located about 20 km (13 mi) from Wausau.
Current local time at the airport is 09:21:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Wausau
Wausau 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 Wausau
Business hours in Wausau (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 Wausau
Compare time in Wausau with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Wausau
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wausau in?
Wausau 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 Wausau at UTC-5.
What time is it in Wausau right now?
The current local time in Wausau is 09:21:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wausau observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wausau 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 Wausau?
Wausau is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wausau?
Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) is the nearest airport to Wausau, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:21:54.
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