Time in Madison now
7:57AMCST
CSTUTC−6−1 h vs New York (you)America/Chicago
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (CDT, UTC−5)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (CST, UTC−6)
Clock rules in Madison
Madison keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Wisconsin.
Local mean solar time at 89.40° W is UTC−5:58, within 2 min of standard time: the sun is highest at about noon (1:00 PM in summer).
Madison has kept the same clocks as Chicago since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Chicago page.
Time difference from Madison
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Madison | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 1,140 km | 8:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,300 km | 8:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,680 km | 5:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,240 km | 6:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −2 h |
| Ottawa | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,120 km | 8:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Nassau | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,280 km | 8:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 2,310 km | 9:57 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| London | World cities | 1:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +6 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +9 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 7:27 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min | +10 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 9:57 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +14 h | +14 h | +13 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Madison overlap yours today.
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Places near Madison
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Madison |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 93 km south | same clock |
| Milwaukee | 122 km east | same clock |
| Elgin | 147 km south-east | same clock |
| Aurora | 171 km south-east | same clock |
| Naperville | 176 km south-east | same clock |
| Green Bay | 195 km north-east | same clock |
| Davenport | 198 km south-west | same clock |
| Chicago | 198 km south-east | same clock |
| Toronto CA | 811 km east | 1 h ahead |
| Winnipeg CA | 961 km north-west | 1 h ahead in January, same time in July |
| Aurora | 1,337 km west | 1 h behind |
Madison at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceWisconsin
- Population280,305
- Coordinates43.07° N, 89.40° W
- Elevation267 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Chicago
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timeCDT (UTC−5)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Madison now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Madison is on UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer, 1 hour behind Washington.
What is the time difference between Madison and MST?
Madison is 1 hour ahead of MST (UTC−7) in January and 2 hours ahead of MST (UTC−7) in July, because Madison changes its clocks and MST (UTC−7) is a fixed offset.