Time in Nebraska right now
Nebraska runs on Central Time in most places and Mountain Time in the west. The clocks below update live for Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff and all 35 listed places.
- Capital
- Lincoln
- Time zone
- Central and Mountain Time
- Offset from UTC now
- Daylight saving time
- Yes, 8 Mar to 1 Nov 2026
- Largest place
- Omaha
- Places listed
- 35
Nebraska time zones.
See how the listed Nebraska places split between Central Time and Mountain Time, with population weight shown for each zone.
Current time across Nebraska cities.
Live local time for the 35 largest places listed in Nebraska. City data comes from GeoNames.
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- Lincoln Capital · Central Time --:--
- Bellevue Central Time --:--
- Grand Island Central Time --:--
- Kearney Central Time --:--
- Fremont Central Time --:--
- Hastings Central Time --:--
- Norfolk Central Time --:--
- North Platte Central Time --:--
- Columbus Central Time --:--
- Papillion Central Time --:--
- La Vista Central Time --:--
- Scottsbluff Mountain Time --:--
- South Sioux City Central Time --:--
- Beatrice Central Time --:--
- Chalco Central Time --:--
- Lexington Central Time --:--
- Alliance Mountain Time --:--
- Gering Mountain Time --:--
- Elkhorn Central Time --:--
- Blair Central Time --:--
- York Central Time --:--
- McCook Central Time --:--
- Nebraska City Central Time --:--
- Hillsborough Central Time --:--
- Seward Central Time --:--
- Crete Central Time --:--
- Sidney Mountain Time --:--
- Plattsmouth Central Time --:--
- Schuyler Central Time --:--
- Ralston Central Time --:--
- Chadron Mountain Time --:--
- Wayne Central Time --:--
- Holdrege Central Time --:--
- Gretna Central Time --:--
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Nebraska daylight saving time dates.
Nebraska follows United States daylight saving rules. Clocks move forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, at 2:00 local time. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.
- 8 March 2026 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 1 November 2026 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
- 14 March 2027 Clocks go forward 1 hour Daylight saving time starts at 2:00 local time
- 7 November 2027 Clocks go back 1 hour Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 local time
Central Time and Mountain Time areas in Nebraska change on the same dates, each at 2:00 local time.
Time in nearby Midwest states.
Compare Nebraska with other Midwest states, their time zones and live local time. The United States page lists every state.
- Illinois Central Time --:--
- Indiana Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Iowa Central Time --:--
- Kansas Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Michigan Eastern and Central Time --:--
- Minnesota Central Time --:--
- Missouri Central Time --:--
- North Dakota Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Ohio Eastern Time --:--
- South Dakota Central and Mountain Time --:--
- Wisconsin Central Time --:--
Nebraska time zone FAQ.
Useful answers for Nebraska time zones, daylight saving time, clock changes and city pages.
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What time zone is Nebraska in now?
Most of Nebraska is in Central Time, UTC-6 in standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time. Western places such as Scottsbluff, Alliance and Gering use Mountain Time.
02
What time is it in Lincoln, Nebraska?
Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska and uses Central Time. Its live local time appears in the city list above, with UTC-6 in standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time.
03
Does Nebraska use daylight saving time?
Yes. Nebraska moves clocks forward by 1 hour on Sunday, 8 March 2026 and back by 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, both at 2:00 local time.
04
When do clocks change in Nebraska in 2026?
In 2026, Nebraska clocks go forward from 2:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, 8 March, then back from 2:00 to 1:00 on Sunday, 1 November. The 2027 changes are Sunday, 14 March and Sunday, 7 November.
05
What is the time difference between Nebraska and New York?
Most of Nebraska is 1 hour behind New York. Western Nebraska in Mountain Time is 2 hours behind New York.
06
What is the time difference between Nebraska and London?
Most of Nebraska is 6 hours behind London for much of the year. Western Nebraska is usually 7 hours behind. The gap can shift around March and late October because the US and UK change clocks on different dates.
07
What is the largest city in Nebraska?
Omaha is the largest listed Nebraska place, with about 486,051 people. It uses Central Time.
08
How many time zones does Nebraska have?
Nebraska has 2 time zones: Central Time and Mountain Time. The time zone section shows how the listed places split between them.
09
Which nearby states use Central Time?
Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois use Central Time for all or most listed places. Some nearby states also include Mountain or Eastern Time areas.
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How do I find the time in a Nebraska city?
Search the city list or choose one of the 35 listed places. Each city page shows live local time, sunrise and sunset, and the time difference from your location.