Time in Lincoln, United States now
3:36:55 AM
Friday, October 2, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:43 AM ↓ 7:20 PM
Day length 11h 38m
Solar noon 1:32 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in North Dakota (8)
Lincoln facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 46.7625, -100.7004
- Population
- 3,519
Frequently asked
What time is it in Lincoln right now?
The current local time in Lincoln is shown above and updates live every second. Lincoln is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Lincoln on daylight saving time?
Yes. Lincoln is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Lincoln (New York is currently 4:36 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
