Current Time in Wisconsin, United States
Wisconsin is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Wisconsin
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Wisconsin and other cities
Daylight saving time in Wisconsin
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Wisconsin time FAQ
What time is it in Wisconsin right now?
Wisconsin is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Wisconsin, updated every second.
What time zone is Wisconsin in?
Wisconsin is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Wisconsin observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Wisconsin and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Wisconsin.
Cities in Wisconsin
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.