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Current time in Lincoln, United States

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Time zone: America/Chicago
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About time in Lincoln

Lincoln, United States uses the America/Chicago time zone. It moves between UTC-6 (CST) and UTC-5 (CDT) over the year as daylight saving time begins and ends.

Because Lincoln changes its clocks, the time difference between Lincoln and places that do not, or that change on different dates, can shift for a few weeks each year. The live table below always uses the offsets in effect right now.

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Lincoln time compared with major cities

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lincoln in?

Lincoln, United States is in the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-6 (CST) or UTC-5 (CDT).

Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Lincoln switches between UTC-6 (CST) and UTC-5 (CDT) when daylight saving time starts and ends. The section above shows when the next change happens.

How far ahead of or behind UTC is Lincoln?

Lincoln is 6 hours behind UTC or 5 hours behind UTC, depending on the time of year.