Sunrise and Sunset in Milwaukee Today

In Milwaukee, United States, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:31 and sets at 16:38. The day length is 10h 7m. Solar noon is reached at 11:35.

Milwaukee: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Milwaukee at 11:35 – 25 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:11, the latest on October 31 at 07:25.

The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:16 and latest on June 26 at 20:35.

The longest day of the year has 6 h 22 min more daylight than the shortest.

Milwaukee through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

Month	Sunrise	Sunset	Day	Direction	Sunshine
Jan	07:20	16:42	9 h 22 min	west-southwest 242°	140 h
Feb	06:49	17:23	10 h 34 min	west-southwest 254°	152 h
Mar	07:03	18:58	11 h 55 min	west 268°	185 h
Apr	06:09	19:34	13 h 25 min	west-northwest 285°	214 h
May	05:28	20:08	14 h 40 min	west-northwest 297°	276 h
Jun	05:11	20:32	15 h 21 min	northwest 304°	305 h
Jul	05:26	20:28	15 h 3 min	west-northwest 301°	321 h
Aug	05:57	19:53	13 h 56 min	west-northwest 290°	281 h
Sep	06:31	19:01	12 h 30 min	west 274°	215 h
Oct	07:05	18:08	11 h 3 min	west-southwest 259°	178 h
Nov	06:44	16:27	9 h 44 min	west-southwest 245°	113 h
Dec	07:16	16:17	9 h 1 min	west-southwest 238°	105 h

Direction of sunset: northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 66° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 321 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 105 – 2,485 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Milwaukee/Gen. Mitchell, WI, mean 1961–1990 (NOAA).

Sunshine hours in Milwaukee

Golden Hour in Milwaukee

Morning: 06:13–07:12 · Evening: 15:57–16:56

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Milwaukee, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:13 to 07:12. The evening golden hour extends from 15:57 to 16:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Milwaukee

Morning: 06:01–06:13 · Evening: 16:56–17:08

The Blue Hour in Milwaukee offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:01 to 06:13, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:56 to 17:08, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Milwaukee

Milwaukee is located at a latitude of 43.04° and a longitude of -87.91°. The city is in the America/Chicago timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Milwaukee vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Milwaukee

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Milwaukee. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Milwaukee, with up to 15h 22m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Milwaukee sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Milwaukee brings the shortest days with only 9h 0m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

Cities near Milwaukee

On the same latitude as Milwaukee

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Milwaukee (43° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 7m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Milwaukee

When does the sun rise in Milwaukee today?

Today the sun rises in Milwaukee at 06:31 and sets at 16:38.

How long is the day in Milwaukee today?

The day lasts 10h 7m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Milwaukee today?

In the morning from 06:13–07:12, in the evening from 15:57–16:56.

When is the longest day in Milwaukee?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 22m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 0m.

When does it get dark in Milwaukee today?

It is dark from 17:08, fully dark from 18:15.