Milwaukee Sunrise & Sunset in October 2026

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Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Milwaukee, Wisconsin throughout October 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During October, the region experiences moderate day lengths. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in October, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Milwaukee depend on October's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in October brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during October may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

October is a seasonal transition month for Milwaukee in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

October daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 36m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 48m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 25m shorter by month end.

Key October Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: October 1 at 6:48 AM
  • Latest sunrise: October 31 at 7:24 AM
  • Earliest sunset: October 1 at 6:36 PM
  • Latest sunset: October 31 at 5:48 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 25m from start to end of month

October averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:06 AM
  • Average sunset: 6:11 PM
  • Average day length: 11h 5m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for October 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Oct 16:48 AM6:36 PM11h 48m6:48 AM - 7:26 AM5:59 PM - 6:36 PM
Oct 26:49 AM6:35 PM11h 45m6:49 AM - 7:27 AM5:57 PM - 6:35 PM
Oct 36:51 AM6:33 PM11h 42m6:51 AM - 7:28 AM5:55 PM - 6:33 PM
Oct 46:52 AM6:31 PM11h 39m6:52 AM - 7:30 AM5:53 PM - 6:31 PM
Oct 56:53 AM6:29 PM11h 36m6:53 AM - 7:31 AM5:51 PM - 6:29 PM
Oct 66:54 AM6:27 PM11h 33m6:54 AM - 7:32 AM5:50 PM - 6:27 PM
Oct 76:55 AM6:26 PM11h 31m6:55 AM - 7:33 AM5:48 PM - 6:26 PM
Oct 86:56 AM6:24 PM11h 28m6:56 AM - 7:34 AM5:46 PM - 6:24 PM
Oct 96:57 AM6:22 PM11h 25m6:57 AM - 7:35 AM5:44 PM - 6:22 PM
Oct 106:59 AM6:21 PM11h 22m6:59 AM - 7:37 AM5:42 PM - 6:21 PM
Oct 117:00 AM6:19 PM11h 19m7:00 AM - 7:38 AM5:41 PM - 6:19 PM
Oct 127:01 AM6:17 PM11h 16m7:01 AM - 7:39 AM5:39 PM - 6:17 PM
Oct 137:02 AM6:15 PM11h 13m7:02 AM - 7:40 AM5:37 PM - 6:15 PM
Oct 147:03 AM6:14 PM11h 10m7:03 AM - 7:42 AM5:35 PM - 6:14 PM
Oct 157:04 AM6:12 PM11h 8m7:04 AM - 7:43 AM5:34 PM - 6:12 PM
Oct 167:06 AM6:10 PM11h 5m7:06 AM - 7:44 AM5:32 PM - 6:10 PM
Oct 177:07 AM6:09 PM11h 2m7:07 AM - 7:46 AM5:30 PM - 6:09 PM
Oct 187:08 AM6:07 PM10h 59m7:08 AM - 7:47 AM5:28 PM - 6:07 PM
Oct 197:09 AM6:06 PM10h 56m7:09 AM - 7:48 AM5:27 PM - 6:06 PM
Oct 207:10 AM6:04 PM10h 54m7:10 AM - 7:49 AM5:25 PM - 6:04 PM
Oct 217:12 AM6:02 PM10h 51m7:12 AM - 7:51 AM5:23 PM - 6:02 PM
Oct 227:13 AM6:01 PM10h 48m7:13 AM - 7:52 AM5:22 PM - 6:01 PM
Oct 237:14 AM5:59 PM10h 45m7:14 AM - 7:53 AM5:20 PM - 5:59 PM
Oct 247:15 AM5:58 PM10h 42m7:15 AM - 7:55 AM5:18 PM - 5:58 PM
Oct 257:17 AM5:56 PM10h 40m7:17 AM - 7:56 AM5:17 PM - 5:56 PM
Oct 267:18 AM5:55 PM10h 37m7:18 AM - 7:58 AM5:15 PM - 5:55 PM
Oct 277:19 AM5:53 PM10h 34m7:19 AM - 7:59 AM5:14 PM - 5:53 PM
Oct 287:20 AM5:52 PM10h 31m7:20 AM - 8:00 AM5:12 PM - 5:52 PM
Oct 297:22 AM5:51 PM10h 29m7:22 AM - 8:02 AM5:11 PM - 5:51 PM
Oct 307:23 AM5:49 PM10h 26m7:23 AM - 8:03 AM5:09 PM - 5:49 PM
Oct 317:24 AM5:48 PM10h 23m7:24 AM - 8:05 AM5:07 PM - 5:48 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Milwaukee in October

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through October as we move through the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in October.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in October?

Today, the sun rises in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 6:38 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in October?

Today, the sun sets in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at 5:34 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout October, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in October?

Today's daylight in Milwaukee, Wisconsin lasts about 10h 55m. As we move through October, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?

Golden hour in Milwaukee, Wisconsin refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.