Current Time in Nebraska
Eastern and central Nebraska, including Lincoln and Omaha, run on Central Time. The western Panhandle around Scottsbluff is on Mountain Time.
Capital
Lincoln
Time zone(s)
Central Time / Mountain Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
2,000,000
A split time zone state
Eastern and central Nebraska, including Lincoln and Omaha, run on Central Time. The western Panhandle around Scottsbluff is on Mountain Time.
Cities in Nebraska
Nebraska vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nebraska in?
Nebraska is split between two time zones. Eastern and central Nebraska, including Lincoln and Omaha, run on Central Time. The western Panhandle around Scottsbluff is on Mountain Time.
Does Nebraska observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Nebraska observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Nebraska's capital and what time zone is it in?
Lincoln is Nebraska's capital.