What time zone is Nebraska in?
Nebraska is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5). Mountain Time (MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6) is used in the western Panhandle (Scottsbluff, Alliance, Sidney).
Time zones in Nebraska
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 | |
| Mountain Time | MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6 |
Cities in Nebraska
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | Central Time | |
| Lincoln | Central Time | |
| Grand Island | Central Time | |
| North Platte | Central Time | |
| Scottsbluff | Mountain Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Nebraska changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- South Dakota: Central Time, Mountain Time
- Iowa: Central Time
- Missouri: Central Time
- Kansas: Central Time, Mountain Time
- Colorado: Mountain Time
- Wyoming: Mountain Time
Other states on Central Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Nebraska in?
Nebraska is split between two time zones. Most of the state uses Central Time (CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5). Mountain Time (MST, UTC−7 / MDT, UTC−6) is used in the western Panhandle (Scottsbluff, Alliance, Sidney).
Does Nebraska observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Nebraska changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Nebraska right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Nebraska's Central Time areas. The table shows each part of the state.
Is Nebraska split between time zones?
Yes. Most of Nebraska uses Central Time. Mountain Time is used in the western Panhandle (Scottsbluff, Alliance, Sidney).