Time Now in Lincoln, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.8° N, 96.67° W
Elevation: 367 m above sea level
Population rank: #82 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Nebraska
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Lincoln is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Lincoln, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lincoln
Daylight Hours in Lincoln
Lincoln gets 15h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lincoln is at 06:00 and sunset in Lincoln is at 21:01.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 14m near the December solstice to 15h 06m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lincoln and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Lincoln right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Lincoln
What is the current local time in Lincoln?
The live local time in Lincoln is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lincoln currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lincoln is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Lincoln's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lincoln.
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Prayer Times in Lincoln
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 03:51 | 06:00 | 13:31 | 17:31 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 03:52 | 06:01 | 13:31 | 17:31 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 03:53 | 06:01 | 13:31 | 17:31 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 03:54 | 06:02 | 13:31 | 17:31 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 03:55 | 06:03 | 13:31 | 17:31 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 03:56 | 06:03 | 13:31 | 17:31 | 21:00 | 22:30 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 03:57 | 06:04 | 13:32 | 17:31 | 20:59 | 22:29 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lincoln
Sunrise
in Lincoln
↑
6:00 AM
Sunset
in Lincoln
↓
9:01 PM
Day Length
15h 00m
Dawn
in Lincoln
5:27 AM
Dusk
in Lincoln
9:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lincoln
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
83.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:48
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:26
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Distances & Clock Changes in Lincoln
How Far Is Lincoln From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,904 km | E (83deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,041 km | WSW (255deg) |
| London | 6,978 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,288 km | NE (46deg) |
| Moscow | 8,446 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,824 km | SE (134deg) |
| Tokyo | 9,752 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 12,124 km | NNE (27deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lincoln?
Lincoln next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Lincoln's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lincoln and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.8deg S, 83.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln
What time is it in Lincoln right now?
The current local time in Lincoln is 01:02 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. Lincoln follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Lincoln?
Is Lincoln on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Lincoln is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lincoln today?
Today in Lincoln: sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset is at 21:01, giving 15h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lincoln tonight?
The moon phase over Lincoln tonight is Waning Gibbous with 83.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Lincoln?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lincoln, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.