What Time is Sunrise and Sunset in Lincoln, NE?

Here are today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Lincoln, Nebraska. You'll also find a sunrise and sunset calendar for Lincoln at the bottom of the page.

Today Friday, June 5, 2026

Sunrise

5:57 am

Dawn: 5:24 am

Sunrise today in Lincoln was at 5:57 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:55 pm

Dusk: 9:28 pm

Sunset today in Lincoln will be at 8:55 PM CDT ().

Tomorrow Saturday, June 6, 2026

Sunrise

5:57 am

Dawn: 5:24 am

Sunrise tomorrow in Lincoln will be at 5:57 AM CDT ().

Sunset

8:56 pm

Dusk: 9:29 pm

Sunset tomorrow in Lincoln will be at 8:56 PM CDT ().

Photos Sunrise and Sunset Photos of Lincoln

Sunrise and sunset photos of Lincoln, NE from Flickr.

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Calendar Lincoln Sunrise and Sunset Calendar

Sunrise calendar and sunset calendar for Lincoln, Nebraska. Discover Lincoln, NE's detailed solar schedule, including day length, dawn, dusk, and solar noon times. Easily explore any month and year with our interactive calendar.

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FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln

When is the shortest day in Lincoln, NE?

The shortest day of the year in Lincoln, Nebraska (winter solstice) will be on Monday, December 21, 2026. In 2027 the shortest day will be on December 22, 2027.

How long is the shortest day in Lincoln, NE?

The shortest day of 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska will be 9 hours and 14 minutes of daylight on December 21 (winter solstice).

When is the longest day in Lincoln, NE?

The longest day in Lincoln, Nebraska (summer solstice) will be on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Next year the longest day will be on June 21, 2027.

How long is the longest day in Lincoln, NE?

The longest day of 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska will have 15 hours and 6 minutes of daylight on June 21 (summer solstice).

How much more daylight does Lincoln, NE get in summer vs winter?

Lincoln, Nebraska gets 5 hours and 51 minutes more daylight on the summer solstice than the winter solstice. The longest day has 15 hours and 6 minutes of daylight while the shortest day has only 9 hours and 14 minutes. The average day length throughout the year is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

When is the earliest sunrise in Lincoln, NE?

The earliest sunrise time of 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska will be on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 5:55 AM.

When is the latest sunrise in Lincoln, NE?

The latest sunrise time of 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska will be on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 7:57 AM.

When is the latest sunset in Lincoln, NE?

The latest sunset time in Lincoln, Nebraska will be on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM.

When is the earliest sunset in Lincoln, NE?

The earliest sunset time in Lincoln, Nebraska will be on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

National Parks near Lincoln: Schramm Park National Recreation Trail.

Lincoln is the capital and second-most populous city of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. The city’s population was 277,348 in 2019. Lincoln’s economy is based on manufacturing, agriculture, and government.

Lincoln, NE
40.8,-96.66696
Timezone: America/Chicago