Madison — Local Time

09:28:31
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CDT(Central Daylight Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
20:34
Day Length
15h 2m
Solar Noon
13:03
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 04:58 · Civil Dusk: 21:08
05:3220:34
Golden hour · Morning
05:32 – 06:14
Golden hour · Evening
19:52 – 20:34
-2min 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 108d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 4%
Moonrise: 08:37 · Moonset: 21:01
First Quarter · 6d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

New York
10:28+1h
London
15:28+6h
Paris
16:28+7h
Athens
17:28+8h
Moscow
17:28+8h
Dubai
18:28+9h
Mumbai
19:58+10h 30m
Beijing
22:28+13h
Tokyo
23:28+14h
Sydney
00:28+15h

Distance Calculator

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Madison, United States
43° 4' N, 89° 23' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
53d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
88d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
118d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
133d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
162d
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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 05:32 and sunset is at 20:34. The total day length is 15h 2m.

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.