Current Time in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, USA

2:37:36 AM

02:37:36

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Lincoln is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Lincoln

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon11:41 AMSunset4:41 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Illinois
County
Logan County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
13,966
Elevation
177 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
40° 08' N / 89° 21' W
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Clock changes in Lincoln

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
9 hr 59 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
9 hr 59 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(31.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
9 hr 59 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 57 min1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 56 min1 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 54 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 52 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 50 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
9 hr 48 min1 min 46 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Lincoln

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Upcoming public holidays in Illinois

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lincoln in?
Lincoln uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Lincoln?
Clocks in Lincoln move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Lincoln observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lincoln observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Lincoln?
Lincoln is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer