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America/Chicago
Country
United States
Continent
North America

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Lincoln is the capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska. The city covers 103.9 square miles (269.1 km2) and had a population of 291,082 as of the 2020 census. It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 72nd-most populous in the United States. The county seat of Lancaster County, Lincoln is the economic and cultural anchor of the Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area, home to approximately 345,000 people.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Lincoln right now?
The current time in Lincoln, United States is 05:25:21 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.
What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.
Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lincoln observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Lincoln?
Lincoln is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).