Current Local Time in Milwaukee
Milwaukee, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Milwaukee follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Milwaukee
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-28°C) and cold snowy winters (-8 to 0°C). Lake Michigan moderates temperatures.
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📍About Milwaukee Time Zone
Milwaukee is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Milwaukee serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Milwaukee is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Milwaukee, consider that standard business hours are typically Business hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Breweries and restaurants often open later. Friday fish fry is a tradition. local time. Milwaukee observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Milwaukee has a population of approximately 580K (1.6M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Milwaukee from abroad, use the country code +1 414. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Milwaukee time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Milwaukee ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Milwaukee Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 43.04°, -87.91°
- • Calling Code: +1 414