Days in Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.0495° N, 88.0076° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,792 km (2,978 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,227 km (3,248 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,811 km (9,203 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,159 km (4,448 mi) west
Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa
The point on Earth exactly opposite Wauwatosa is near Perth - when it's noon in Wauwatosa, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Wauwatosa
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa
In Wauwatosa, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 22m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 59m, a difference of roughly 6h 23m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Wauwatosa's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Wauwatosa at 43.05° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Wauwatosa
With a population of 47,614, Wauwatosa ranks as the 1037th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Wauwatosa
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE / KMKE) is a major international airport serving Wauwatosa directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:53.
Daylight saving time changes in Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa
Business hours in Wauwatosa (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 Wauwatosa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Wauwatosa in?
Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa at UTC-5.
What time is it in Wauwatosa right now?
The current local time in Wauwatosa is 09:22:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Wauwatosa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa?
Wauwatosa is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Wauwatosa?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the airport serving Wauwatosa. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:53.
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