DST Starts
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -06:00 → UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time in Madison
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Madison, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Madison, United States
America/Chicago
DST Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00 → UTC -06:00
Daylight Saving Time in Madison in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -06:00UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00UTC -06:00
DST Dates for Madison by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 10, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 3, 2024 1:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 1, 2026 1:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 7, 2027 1:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2028 1:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 4, 2029 1:59 AM |
Does Madison Use Daylight Saving Time?
Madison has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the America/Chicago time zone data.
Madison Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Madison is America/Chicago.
Daylight Saving Time in Madison FAQ
Does Madison observe daylight saving time?
Madison has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the America/Chicago time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Madison in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Madison on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Madison in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Madison on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zone is Madison in?
Madison uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago.
Do the clocks change in Madison in 2026?
Yes. Madison has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
Daylight Saving Time in Other Cities
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America/New_York
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