Current local time in Lincoln, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Lincoln. Lincoln is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Nebraska |
| Population | about 244,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.82° N, 96.68° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Lincoln uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:30 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:55 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 7:14 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:47 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lincoln at about 12:35 PM in mid-January, and about 1:32 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun, because Lincoln sits at 96.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Lincoln time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Lincoln |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 73 km (45 mi) | same time |
| Topeka | 215 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Kansas City | 258 km (160 mi) | same time |
| Kansas City | 260 km (162 mi) | same time |
| Des Moines | 270 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Independence | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
| Sioux Falls | 304 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Wichita | 349 km (217 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Lincoln have daylight saving time?
Lincoln uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Lincoln when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lincoln's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 27 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).