Sunrise & Sunset in Lincoln, NE

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
07:08
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Sunset
19:54
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Dawn
06:40
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Solar noon
13:31
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Dusk
20:21
Daylight
12h 46m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today07:0819:5412h 46m
Tomorrow07:0619:5512h 49m
Change−2m+1m+3m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Lincoln, NE. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Lincoln, NE.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January07:5217:099h 17m
February07:3917:4310h 04m
March07:0318:1711h 14m
April07:1319:5012h 37m
May06:2720:2213h 55m
June05:5920:5214h 53m
July05:5921:0315h 04m
August06:2320:4514h 22m
September06:5420:0313h 09m
October07:2319:1211h 49m
November07:5718:2510h 28m
December07:3217:019h 29m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Lincoln, NE

Lincoln, NE is located at 40.81°N, 96.68°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the America/Chicago timezone (CDT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Lincoln, NE this falls around 13:25 in mid-summer and 12:16 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Lincoln, NE today?
Sunrise in Lincoln, NE varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in America/Chicago.
What time does the sun set in Lincoln, NE?
Sunset in Lincoln, NE depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Lincoln, NE get today?
Daylight hours in Lincoln, NE range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (40.8°).
Does Lincoln, NE observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Lincoln, NE observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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