Days in West Allis 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 West Allis
West Allis is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.0167° N, 88.0070° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,789 km (2,976 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,230 km (3,250 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,807 km (9,201 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,163 km (4,451 mi) west
West Allis 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 West Allis
The point on Earth exactly opposite West Allis is near Perth - when it's noon in West Allis, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in West Allis
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in West Allis
West Allis is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because West Allis 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 West Allis
In West Allis, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 21m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 0m, a difference of roughly 6h 21m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on West Allis's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like West Allis at 43.02° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of West Allis
With a population of 60,620, West Allis ranks as the 743rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in West Allis
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE / KMKE) is a major international airport serving West Allis directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:12.
Daylight saving time changes in West Allis
West Allis 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 West Allis
Business hours in West Allis (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 West Allis
Compare time in West Allis with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting West Allis
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is West Allis in?
West Allis 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 West Allis at UTC-5.
What time is it in West Allis right now?
The current local time in West Allis is 09:22:12 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does West Allis observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Allis 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 West Allis?
West Allis is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to West Allis?
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is the airport serving West Allis. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:12.
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