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When will Wisconsin see sunsets after 5 p.m.? What to know ahead of winter solstice 2025
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.
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on early Sunday morning on the 4900 block of W. Capitol Drive that left one person injured.
An 18-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
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The police is currently looking for an unknown suspect at this time.
Those with information regarding the shooting are encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips to remain anonymous.
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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Police Department requested the public’s help to find 11-year-old Sir’Charles Bason, a critically missing boy who was last seen near Teutonia and Kiley at around 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
Police described Bason as 4 feet, 5 inches tall with a slim build, brown eyes and black, low-cut hair. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket with green lines, dark-colored jeans, tan sandals and carrying gray Nike Jordan shoes.
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Anyone with information on Bason’s whereabouts is asked to call Milwaukee Police District 4 at 414-935-7242.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department released information.
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee man, previously named one of Wisconsin’s Most Wanted, has been sentenced to prison for shooting and killing his cousin in 2020.
In court
What we know:
A Milwaukee County jury found 39-year-old Brandon Gladney guilty of first-degree reckless homicide and possession of a firm by a felon earlier this year.
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Judge Michelle Havas sentenced Gladney to 29 years in prison on Friday, April 17. He was granted credit for more than a year’s time served and further sentenced to 14 years of extended supervision.
Arrested in Arizona after years on the run, court records show Gladney has also been ordered to pay the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office more than $1,800 for extradition costs.
Homicide investigation
The backstory:
The shooting happened in May 2020. Investigators said Gladney was captured on video apparently arguing with the victim, his cousin, outside a Milwaukee convenience store near 21st and Meinecke.
“It’s all on video, and it’s devastating for that family,” the marshal on the case told FOX6 when Gladney was profiled on Wisconsin’s Most Wanted. “You have a family member that shot and killed another family member.”
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Prosecutors said Gladney walked away but then returned with a gun pointed directly at the victim and shot him. The victim died from his gunshot wounds at a nearby hospital. Multiple bullet casings were found at the scene.
Gladney went on the run for years. He was arrested in Arizona in January 2023, years after he was charged.
The Source: FOX6 News referenced information from the U.S. Marshals Service, Wisconsin Circuit Court and prior coverage.
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