Days in Lincoln are currently getting shorter, about 19 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Lincoln
Lincoln is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.8000° N, 96.6670° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,542 km (2,822 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,477 km (3,403 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,561 km (9,048 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,146 km (5,062 mi) west
Lincoln lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Lincoln
The point on Earth exactly opposite Lincoln is near Perth - when it's noon in Lincoln, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lincoln
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Lincoln
Lincoln is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Lincoln is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Lincoln
In Lincoln, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 6m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 14m, a difference of roughly 5h 52m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Lincoln's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Lincoln at 40.80° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Lincoln
With a population of 294,757, Lincoln ranks as the 75th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Lincoln
Lincoln Airport (LNK / KLNK) is a regional airport serving Lincoln directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:20:24.
Daylight saving time changes in Lincoln
Lincoln uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Lincoln
Business hours in Lincoln (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Lincoln
Compare time in Lincoln with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Lincoln
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Lincoln at UTC-5.
What time is it in Lincoln right now?
The current local time in Lincoln is 09:20:24 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lincoln is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Lincoln?
Lincoln is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lincoln?
Lincoln Airport (LNK) is the airport serving Lincoln. The current local time at the airport is 09:20:24.
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