Current Time in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln is a city in Nebraska, home to about 292,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:04 AM / 7:41 PM
Population
292,000
Lincoln vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
Other cities on Central Time
Cities near Lincoln
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln is in the Central Time zone.
Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Lincoln observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Lincoln today?
Today, sunrise in Lincoln is around 7:04 AM and sunset is around 7:41 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Lincoln?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.