Time in Madison, United States now
1:56:53 PM
Thursday, July 2, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:22 AM ↓ 8:40 PM
Day length 15h 18m
Solar noon 1:01 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Wisconsin (8)
Madison facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 43.0731, -89.4012
- Population
- 280,305
Frequently asked
What time is it in Madison right now?
The current local time in Madison is shown above and updates live every second. Madison is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Madison in?
Madison uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Madison on daylight saving time?
Yes. Madison is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Madison and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Madison (New York is currently 2:56 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
