Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
WIUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Wisconsin in?
Wisconsin is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 daylight). It observes standard US Daylight Saving Time.
Current Local Time in Wisconsin
12:40:06AM
CDTUTC-5• DST Active
Primary ZoneCentral TimeCST / CDT
UTC OffsetUTC-6Daylight: UTC-5
Capital CityMadisonState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Wisconsin
MilwaukeeWI
CDTMadisonWI
CDTGreen BayWI
CDTKenoshaWI
CDTRacineWI
CDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin Time Zone
Official answers regarding Wisconsin local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Wisconsin in?▼
Wisconsin is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 daylight). It observes standard US Daylight Saving Time.
Does Wisconsin observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Wisconsin observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Madison, Wisconsin?▼
The capital of Wisconsin is Madison, located in the Central Time (CST/CDT).