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Drone view of a snow covered southeast Wisconsin after snowstorm
Check out a view from a drone of a snow covered southeast Wisconsin after a snowstorm Nov. 29-30, 2025, that left several inches of snow across the area.
The shortest day of the year is less than two weeks away, but many Wisconsinites are likely already looking forward to the return of daylight saving time — which will bring longer days and later sunsets.
As of Dec. 8, the sun is setting around 4:18 p.m. in Milwaukee, timeanddate.com shows. While daylight hours are gradually increasing, there’s still a bit of time before Milwaukee will see another 5 p.m. sunset.
Here’s what to know as we approach the winter solstice:
When will the sun start setting after 5 p.m. in Milwaukee?
In 2026, the first sunset after 5 p.m. in Milwaukee will be on Jan. 29, according to timeanddate.com. On this day, the sun will rise at 7:09 a.m. and set at 5 p.m. — giving the Cream City nine hours and 51 minutes of daylight.
When does daylight savings time begin in 2026?
Daylight saving time begins March 8, 2026 between 2 and 3 a.m.
When will the days get longer in Milwaukee again this winter?
Here’s an overview of when Milwaukee will start seeing longer days, according to data from timeanddate.com:
| Date | Hours of daylight | Sunrise | Sunset |
| Jan. 1, 2026 | 9 hours, 4 minutes | 7:23 a.m. | 4:27p.m. |
| Jan. 15, 2026 | 9 hours, 22 minutes | 7:20 a.m. | 4:42 p.m. |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | 9 hours, 57 minutes | 7:06 a.m. | 5:04 p.m. |
| Feb. 15, 2026 | 10 hours, 34 minutes | 6:49 a.m. | 5:23 p.m. |
| March 1, 2026 | 11 hours, 13 minutes | 6:27 a.m. | 5:41 p.m. |
| March 15, 2026 | 11 hours, 54 minutes | 7:03 a.m. | 6:58 p.m. |
| April 1, 2026 | 12 hours, 44 minutes | 6:33 a.m. | 7:18 p.m. |
| April 15, 2026 | 13 hours, 24 minutes | 6:09 a.m. | 7:34 p.m. |
When is Milwaukee’s shortest day of the year?
Milwaukee’s shortest day of the year is the winter solstice, which will be on Dec. 21.
This year, Milwaukee will receive just nine hours of daylight — thanks to a 7:19 a.m. sunrise and a 4:19 p.m. sunset, according to timeanddate.com.
What is the winter solstice?
The solstice, which always falls on Dec. 21 or Dec. 22, is called the shortest day of the year because it has the fewest hours of daylight, according to the The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
It’s also known as the first day of astronomical winter.
When is Milwaukee’s longest day of the year?
On the other hand, Milwaukee’s longest day of the year is the summer solstice, which will fall on June 21, 2026.
PLOVER, Wis. (WBAY) – Police in the western part of the state are spreading the word after someone stole over $95,000 worth of Milwaukee-brand tools. Police are concerned that they’ll be sold online or sold outside the state.
Milwaukee-brand tools were stolen from a trailer at a solar farm in Plover.
Police say there were 130 items, including more than 40 half-inch impact guns, multiple wire cutters, grease guns, 80 batteries, and a couple of small generators.
Investigators are warning that buyers who purchase stolen items can have them seized and could lose their money or even face criminal charges if they knew the property was stolen.
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MILWAUKEE – UPDATE: Milwaukee police said Ciara Crump, reported critically missing on Wednesday, has been found safe. The original missing person notice is available below.
The Milwaukee Police Department needs help to find 29-year-old Ciara Crump, a critically missing woman who was last seen near 80th and Marion just after 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.
What they’re saying:
Police described Crump as 5 feet, 2 inches tall and 180 pounds with brown eyes and long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and black pants while carrying a black bag.
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Anyone with information on Crump’s whereabouts is asked to call Milwaukee Police District 7 at 414-935-7272.
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