Omaha is on standard time, UTC−6 (CST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5.
Omaha and your time
Omaha at a glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Nebraska |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 41.26° N, 95.94° W |
Omaha time zone and clock changes
Omaha follows the America/Chicago time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC−5 (CDT)) lasts until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
The United States uses 6 offsets, and Omaha is not on the same time as the capital: right now Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Omaha.
Clock changes in Omaha, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−6 |
Omaha time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Omaha is 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington D.C. | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 2 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Omaha and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Omaha
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Omaha grows from 9 hours 12 minutes to 15 hours 9 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 57 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Omaha
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:27 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:51 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:11 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:46 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 12 min |
Sunrise and sunset jump by 1 hour on the days the clocks change, even though the daylight itself changes only by a minute or two.
Clock time and sun time in Omaha
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Omaha: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time and 1:25 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Omaha
All the places listed below keep the same time as Omaha.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Des Moines | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Topeka | 247 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sioux Falls | 262 km (163 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kansas City | 266 km (165 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Independence | 273 km (170 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Overland Park | 275 km (171 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Olathe | 281 km (174 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Cities that share Omaha’s time zone
These cities follow the same time zone rules as Omaha, including the same clock changes.
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Omaha today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- Mexico City (Mexico)
- Calgary (Canada)
- Mérida (Mexico)
- Monterrey (Mexico)
- Guatemala City (Guatemala)
- Managua (Nicaragua)
More cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- The Bronx
- Dallas
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
All time zones and cities in the United States
Plan around the time in Omaha
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Omaha in?
Omaha uses the America/Chicago time zone: UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Omaha?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−5. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Omaha and London?
Omaha is 6 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 5 hours, because Omaha and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Omaha on the same time as Washington D.C.?
No. Washington D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Omaha, because the United States uses more than one offset.
How long is the longest day in Omaha?
About 15 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 12 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.