Current Time in Omaha, United States

Q: What timezone is Omaha in?

Omaha is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Omaha?

Omaha's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Omaha in?

Omaha is located in North America. It is the 486 thousand population city in United States.

United States · CST/CDT · UTC-6:00 / UTC-5:00 (DST)

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Omaha Timezone Details

Timezone	CST/CDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-6:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-5:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Chicago
Country	United States
Population	486 thousand

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About Omaha Time Zone (CST/CDT)

Omaha, Nebraska's largest city, uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer. A major financial and agricultural center.

Key fact: Omaha is in the same timezone as Chicago and Kansas City.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Omaha with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Omaha Time

What time is it in Omaha right now? +

The current time in Omaha, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Omaha is in the CST/CDT timezone (UTC-6:00 in winter, UTC-5:00 in summer).

What timezone is Omaha in? +

Omaha is in the CST/CDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Chicago. The UTC offset is -6:00 in winter and -5:00 in summer.

Does Omaha observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Omaha observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -6:00; in summer it is -5:00.

What is the UTC offset for Omaha? +

Omaha's UTC offset is UTC-6:00 in winter and UTC-5:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Omaha and London? +

Omaha (CST/CDT) is UTC-6:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Omaha is in the same timezone as Chicago and Kansas City.

How do I convert Omaha time to UTC? +

To convert Omaha time to UTC, subtract UTC-6:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Omaha and the UTC offset is UTC-6:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Omaha in? +

Omaha is located in North America. It is the 486 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Omaha? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Omaha is America/Chicago. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Omaha? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Omaha to London, Omaha to New York, Omaha to Dubai, Omaha to Tokyo.