Current Time in Lincoln, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
40.8° N,
96.67° W
Population: 277,348
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/Chicago
UTC Offset:
−06:00
Timezone:
CST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CDT)
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
Time in Lincoln — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Lincoln's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Lincoln right now?
The current local time in Lincoln, United States is 13:11 (Saturday, June 13, 2026). Lincoln observes the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-5 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Lincoln use?
Lincoln uses America/Chicago, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Lincoln.
Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Lincoln currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/Chicago time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Lincoln?
Right now Lincoln is at UTC-5. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Lincoln observes DST.
When does the day change in Lincoln?
Midnight in Lincoln occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/Chicago zone. Since Lincoln is at UTC-5, the date here is behind UTC by 5 hours.