Quick facts
- Milwaukee is 5:00 behind GMT right now
- Milwaukee's time zone is Central Time
What Time Is It In Milwaukee?
What is the current time in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The current time in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is
10:59 PM
The date is April 23, 2024
What Time Zone is Milwaukee, Wisconsin In?
Milwaukee is in Central Time time zone, also sometimes abbreviated to CT. There are many cities and states in this time zone. This time zone consists of two "sub" time zones: CST and CDT. It is one or the other, depending on the time of year. In CT, clocks are typically moved forward and backwards anually (once forward and once backward every year).
| Timezone | Pacific | Mountain | Central | Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMT Offset | -7:00 | -7:00 | -5:00 | -4:00 |
| 12-hour time | 11:59 PM | 10:59 PM | 8:59 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 24-hour time | 23:59 | 22:59 | 20:59 | 20:59 |
| Military time | 2359 | 2259 | 2059 | 2059 |
Milwaukee offers unique traditions and events throughout all of thefour seasons. Spring brings the Milwaukee Art Museum's Art in Bloom and the Milwaukee Film Festival. Summer in Milwaukee has the world-renowned Summerfest and the Wisconsin State Fair, while fall offers the Milwaukee Film Festival and Oktoberfest. Winter brings the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival and ice skating at Red Arrow Park. Compared to other cities in Wisconsin, Milwaukee is centrally located and within a few hours' drive to popular suburbs such as Madison, Green Bay, and Kenosha.
Spring
- Average temperature: 50-60°F
- Climate: Mild with occasional rain showers
- Unique traditions and events: Milwaukee Art Museum's Art in Bloom, Milwaukee Film Festival
- Average daylight: 12-14 hours
Summer
- Average temperature: 70-80°F
- Climate: Warm and humid
- Unique traditions and events: Summerfest, Wisconsin State Fair
- Average daylight: 14-16 hours
Fall
- Average temperature: 50-60°F
- Climate: Cool with occasional rain showers
- Unique traditions and events: Milwaukee Film Festival, Oktoberfest
- Average daylight: 10-12 hours
Winter
- Average temperature: 20-30°F
- Climate: Cold with occasional snowfall
- Unique traditions and events: Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival, Ice skating at Red Arrow Park
- Average daylight: 8-10 hours
Milwaukee is a city located in the state of Wisconsin, in the Central Time Zone. It is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). The nearest timezone border is approximately 80 miles west of Milwaukee, which is the border between Central and Mountain Time Zones. The respective travel time to the nearest states are 1 hour and 30 minutes to Illinois, 2 hours and 30 minutes to Michigan, and 4 hours and 30 minutes to Minnesota. The neighboring cities of Milwaukee are Wauwatosa, West Allis, and Greenfield. If someone were to drive from Milwaukee across America, it would take approximately 30 hours. Learn more about traveling to Milwaukee and explore its rich culture and history.
| City | Distance from Milwaukee (miles) | Time to Drive at 50 mph (hours) | Timezone Change (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite National Park | 1,971 | 39.42 | -2 |
| White House in Washington D.C. | 703 | 14.06 | -1 |
| Denali National Park | 3,042 | 60.84 | -3 |
| Las Vegas Strip | 1,630 | 32.60 | -2 |
| Citizens Bank Park | 764 | 15.28 | -1 |
| Niagara Falls | 496 | 9.92 | -1 |
| Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco | 1,925 | 38.50 | -2 |
| Yellowstone | 1,200 | 24.00 | -1 |
| Manhattan | 862 | 17.24 | -1 |
| Grand Canyon | 1,447 | 28.94 | -1 |
Other times in the United States
The United States has four main time zones and six time zones including Alaska and Hawaii. Time can span between six hours and range from -5 UTC hours to -10 UTC, making time in Milwaukee change by a 6 hour time frame in the United States. Here are the most popular current times across the USA.
| City | State | Timezone | 12-hour time | 24 hour time | Military time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | New York | Eastern Time | 4:43 PM | 16:43 | 1643 |
| Philadelphia | Pennsylvania | Eastern Time | 4:43 PM | 16:43 | 1643 |
| Boston | Massachusetts | Eastern Time | 4:43 PM | 16:43 | 1643 |
| Chicago | Illinois | Central Time | 3:43 PM | 15:43 | 1543 |
| Phoenix | Arizona | Mountain Time | 1:43 PM | 13:43 | 1343 |
| Los Angeles | California | Pacific Time | 1:43 PM | 13:43 | 1343 |