Central (GMT - 6) in the greater part of the State; Mountain (GMT - 7) in the west. Daylight Saving Time is observed.

1.76 million (official estimate 2005).

8.7 per sq km.

Lincoln.

Nickname

Cornhusker State.

Date of admission to the Union

1 Mar 1867.

Western Meadowlark.

Goldenrod.