Time zone in Nebraska
Nebraska is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in the eastern and central parts, including Omaha, Lincoln and North Platte, and Mountain Time in the western Panhandle, including Scottsbluff. Nebraska observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
Nebraska's time zones
Central Time
Used in the eastern and central parts, including Omaha, Lincoln and North Platte.
Mountain Time
Used in the western Panhandle, including Scottsbluff.
Cities in Nebraska
Questions
What time zone is Nebraska in?
Nebraska is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in the eastern and central parts, including Omaha, Lincoln and North Platte, and Mountain Time in the western Panhandle, including Scottsbluff.
Does Nebraska have two time zones?
Yes. Nebraska is split between 2 time zones: Central Time in the eastern and central parts, including Omaha, Lincoln and North Platte, and Mountain Time in the western Panhandle, including Scottsbluff.
Does Nebraska observe daylight saving time?
Nebraska observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in Nebraska right now?
The live clocks at the top of this page show the current time in Nebraska.