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Sunrise and sunset in Milwaukee, United States
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:02 AM–7:40 AM and 5:37 PM–6:15 PM
Times are local time in Milwaukee. Current time in Milwaukee →
Sunrise and sunset in Milwaukee through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 45m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 5m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 4:45 PM | 10h 18m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 4:29 PM | 9h 44m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:04 AM | 4:19 PM | 9h 15m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:18 PM | 9h 1m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 4:28 PM | 9h 4m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:21 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 21m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 56m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 32m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:29 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 12m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:35 AM | 7:18 PM | 12h 43m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 23m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 6m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:29 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 39m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:16 AM | 8:25 PM | 15h 8m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:13 AM | 8:33 PM | 15h 21m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:17 AM | 8:35 PM | 15h 19m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 8:30 PM | 15h 4m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 32m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 7:56 PM | 13h 58m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 12m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:32 AM | 7:04 PM | 12h 32m |
Calculated for 43.04°N, 87.91°W, including daylight saving time where Milwaukee uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Milwaukee this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 22m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 0m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:13 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 8:36 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Milwaukee today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 6:15 PM in Milwaukee, giving 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Milwaukee?
The longest day in Milwaukee in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 22 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Milwaukee?
The shortest day in Milwaukee in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Milwaukee?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:13 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 8:36 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Milwaukee?
Today, golden hour in Milwaukee is from sunrise (7:02 AM) to 7:40 AM in the morning, and from 5:37 PM to sunset (6:15 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.