What time zone is Nebraska in?

Nebraska spans 2 time zones (America/Chicago, America/Denver), currently UTC-05:00 from UTC (CDT).

Current Local Time in Nebraska, United States

Q: Does Nebraska observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Nebraska observes daylight saving time in the America/Chicago zone. Clocks go back by 1 hour on November 1, 2026.

Time now in Nebraska, United States 🇺🇸

15:32:23

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Nebraska spans 2 time zones (America/Chicago and America/Denver). · CDT (UTC-05:00) · today is Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

We index 146 cities in Nebraska, United States, with a combined population of about 1,437,287.

Time zone info

Region: Nebraska
Country: 🇺🇸 United States
Time zones: America/Chicago, America/Denver
Main offset: UTC-05:00 CDT
Daylight saving: Observed — Clocks go back by 1 hour on November 1, 2026
Indexed cities: 146
Combined population: 1,437,287

Sunrise & sunset in Omaha

Sunrise: 07:50
Sunset: 18:27
Daylight length: 10h 37m

Approximate times for Omaha.

Major cities in Nebraska

Omaha15:32
Lincoln15:32
Bellevue15:32
Grand Island15:32
Kearney15:32
Fremont15:32
Hastings15:32
Norfolk15:32
North Platte15:32
Columbus15:32
Papillion15:32
La Vista15:32

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Nebraska right now?

The current local time in Nebraska is shown by the live clock above. It follows the America/Chicago IANA time zone, which is UTC-05:00 from UTC (CDT).

How many time zones are in Nebraska?

Nebraska, United States spans 2 time zones: America/Chicago, America/Denver.

Does Nebraska observe daylight saving time?

Yes, the America/Chicago zone observes daylight saving time. Clocks go back by 1 hour on November 1, 2026.