The wait for sunsets after 6 p.m. in Milwaukee is almost over.
The start of daylight saving time this weekend will usher in later sunsets for Milwaukee residents – and the official start to spring is just weeks away.
Here’s what to know as brighter evenings arrive in the city.
When will the sun start setting after 6 p.m. in Milwaukee?
In 2026, the first sunset after 6 p.m. in Milwaukee will be on March 8, according to timeanddate.com. On that day, the sun will rise at 7:15 a.m. and set at 6:49 p.m., giving the the city 11 hours and 33 minutes of daylight.
When does daylight savings time begin in 2026?
Daylight saving time begins March 8 between 2 and 3 a.m. That’s the same day as Milwaukee’s first sunset after 6 p.m. of 2026.
When will Milwaukee start seeing 7 p.m. sunsets?
The return of 7 p.m. sunsets isn’t far away, either. Here’s an overview of when Milwaukee will start seeing longer days, according to timeanddate.com:
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Are the days getting longer in Milwaukee? First 6 p.m. sunset of 2026 is March 8
Reporting by Cailey Gleeson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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