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Thu, Jun 04, 04:24:41
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Time in Madison
United States of America, Wisconsin · America/Chicago
Local clock: Thu, Jun 04, 04:24:41 (CDT)
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Timezone facts for Madison
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC offset: UTC-06:00
Daylight saving: Observed
Population: 276,036
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Local time guide for Madison
What time is it in Madison right now? This page gives you the exact local time with practical next steps for planning. Useful for remote meetings, logistics, and same-day scheduling across timezones.
Madison currently runs on America/Chicago with UTC-06:00. Seasonal daylight-saving changes may affect planning windows.
Current time in Madison, United States of America
Check the current local time in Madison, a city in United States of America. This page provides the exact time updated in real time, allowing you to quickly see what time it is in the city.
The information also helps you compare time differences between Madison and other cities or countries. This can be useful for international meetings, travel planning, remote work coordination, and global communication across time zones.
Timezone information for Madison
Below you can find key timezone and location details for Madison, United States of America, including its official timezone and UTC offset.
- IANA timezone: America/Chicago
- UTC offset: -06:00
- Daylight saving time: observed
- Region: Wisconsin
- Estimated population: 276,036
These details help explain how the local time in Madison relates to other time zones around the world and whether seasonal clock adjustments apply.
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FAQ: current time in Madison
What time zone does Madison use?
Madison uses the America/Chicago time zone with offset UTC-06:00. This is the official local reference used to show current time in the city.
Does Madison observe daylight saving time in 2026?
Madison typically observes daylight saving time in the U.S. During 2026, local clocks may shift seasonally according to state and federal DST rules.
What is the time difference between Madison and UTC/GMT?
Madison is currently UTC/GMT-06:00 relative to UTC/GMT. This offset indicates how far local time is from the global reference clock.
Are Wisconsin and Madison in the same time zone?
Madison follows America/Chicago. In most cases, it aligns with the state-level time standard, though legal exceptions can exist.
How does the current time in Madison compare to official U.S. time references?
Madison follows its own official U.S. timezone (America/Chicago), and time differences versus other U.S. regions depend on UTC offset and DST periods.