Madison — Local Time

11:50:05
Saturday, July 18, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
20:16
Day Length
14h 14m
Solar Noon
13:09
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 05:33 · Civil Dusk: 20:45
06:0220:16
Golden hour · Morning
06:02 – 06:39
Golden hour · Evening
19:39 – 20:15
-1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

CST → CDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour
CDT → CSTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 106d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 16%
Moonrise: 10:26 · Moonset: 22:50
First Quarter · 3d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

New York
12:50+1h
London
17:50+6h
Paris
18:50+7h
Athens
19:50+8h
Moscow
19:50+8h
Dubai
20:50+9h
Mumbai
22:20+10h 30m
Beijing
00:50+13h
Tokyo
01:50+14h
Sydney
02:50+15h

Distance Calculator

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Madison, United States
35° 1' N, 90° 43' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
51d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
86d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
116d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
131d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
160d
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Madison?

The current local time in Madison, United States is displayed above in real-time. Madison uses the CDT timezone (UTC-5).

Does Madison observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Madison observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Madison?

Today in Madison, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset is at 20:16. The total day length is 14h 14m.

What is the UTC offset for Madison?

Madison is in the CDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago.