Current Time in Central City, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA

4:50:44 AM

04:50:44

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Central City is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Central City

Sunrise7:59 AMSolar noon1:15 PMSunset6:31 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 2 days 21 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Nebraska
County
Merrick County
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,886
Elevation
518 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
41° 06' N / 98° 00' W
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Clock changes in Central City

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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
10 hr 31 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination83%
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 31 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.3° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 31 min2 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 29 min2 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 26 min2 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 24 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min2 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min2 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Central City

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Upcoming public holidays in Nebraska

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Central City in?
Central City 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 Central City?
Clocks in Central City move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Central City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Central City observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Central City?
Central City is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer