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Milwaukee, United States: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Milwaukee, United States. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 15, 2026 in Milwaukee, United States, sunrise is at 7:06 AM and sunset is at 6:10 PM (America/Chicago). The day lasts 11h 05m, solar noon is at 12:38 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:44 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:32 PM.
Local date
October 15, 2026
Time zone
CDT
Last refreshed
Oct 15, 2026, 2:54 PM
Today’s solar times in Milwaukee
Dawn
6:37 AM
Sunrise
7:06 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:44 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:32 PM
Sunset
6:10 PM
Dusk
6:39 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 05m
Solar noon
12:38 PM
Coordinates
43.0389, -87.9065
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 43.0389, longitude -87.9065, and the America/Chicago time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Milwaukee over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 15, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 05m |
| TomorrowOct 16, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 02m |
| +1 weekOct 22, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 45m |
| +1 monthNov 14, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 4:30 PM | 9h 47m |
What these times mean
Milwaukee changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Milwaukee throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 21m |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 33m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 24m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 39m |
| June | 5:13 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 21m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 03m |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 58m |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 05m |
| November | 6:45 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 44m |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 01m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:13 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
8:36 PM
June 23
Longest day
15h 22m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 00m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Milwaukee with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2029 | 11:13 AM | 87.1% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 7:58 AM | 94.4% |
| Mar 30, 2052 | 1:31 PM | 104.7% |
| Jul 1, 2057 | 6:40 PM | 94.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Milwaukee today?
On October 15, 2026, sunrise in Milwaukee, United States is at 7:06 AM and sunset is at 6:10 PM (America/Chicago).
How long is the day in Milwaukee today?
Today in Milwaukee, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 05m.
When is golden hour in Milwaukee?
Morning golden hour in Milwaukee ends at 7:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:32 PM.
What time is solar noon in Milwaukee?
Solar noon in Milwaukee is at 12:38 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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