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Wisconsin, United States
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Appleton follows Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Appleton
What Time Is It in Appleton Right Now?
The current local time in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States is 02:56:55 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Appleton observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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Appleton Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Appleton timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Wisconsin
Appleton is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Appleton Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Wisconsin
Daylight Saving Time: Appleton is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Appleton is located in United States (Wisconsin) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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