What time is it in Waukesha right now?

Waukesha is on America/Chicago, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Waukesha in?

Waukesha uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Waukesha observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−6.

What time do the sun rise and set in Waukesha today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:47 AM and sets at about 8:10 PM local time in Waukesha, giving roughly 14h 22m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:59 PM.

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Current local time in Waukesha

Waukesha keeps time on the America/Chicago zone, currently UTC−5. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Waukesha, Wisconsin

11:02

Fri, Jul 31UTC−5

Waukesha time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Chicago
Current UTC offset: UTC−5
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
Country: United States
Region: Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43.01°, -88.23°
Population: 71,970
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Waukesha today

Computed from Waukesha's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Solar noon: 12:59 PM
Day length: 14h 22m
Civil dawn: 5:10 AM
Civil dusk: 8:47 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:23 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:34 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Waukesha time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Waukesha is
Los AngelesUnited States	09:02 AM	2h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	05:02 PM	6h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	08:02 PM	9h behind
TokyoJapan	01:02 AM	14h behind

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Working with Waukesha time

Scheduling across America/Chicago is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

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Waukeshatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Waukesha right now?: Waukesha is on America/Chicago, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Waukesha in?: Waukesha uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Waukesha observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−6.
What time do the sun rise and set in Waukesha today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:47 AM and sets at about 8:10 PM local time in Waukesha, giving roughly 14h 22m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:59 PM.