Time in Nicaragua
It is 5:21 AM on November 10, 2026 in Managua. All of Nicaragua runs on America/Managua (CST), UTC-06:00. Nicaragua does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in Nicaragua right now?
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Approximate PHP date_sun_info estimate; its horizon convention differs from NOAA 90.833°. 2026-11-10 · 12.13282, -86.2504
Which time zones does Nicaragua use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Managua | UTC-06:00 CST | Not observed | Managua | 37 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 37 cities our database places in a time zone in Nicaragua, all of them listed below.
- Capital
- Managua
- Dialing code
- +505
- Local time
- UTC-06:00
Does Nicaragua use daylight saving time?
No. Managua stays on CST (UTC-06:00) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call Nicaragua from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Managua | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
When does the sun rise and set in Managua today?
Major cities in Nicaragua
16 of 37 cities
Time in Nicaragua: common questions
What is the UTC offset in Nicaragua?
Managua is on UTC-06:00 right now (CST). Nicaragua has one time zone, America/Managua, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does Nicaragua have?
Standard-offset groups in Nicaragua: 1, from -06:00 to -06:00. The row represented by America/Managua may include other IANA identifiers listed in the table; the group count is not an identifier count. Entries in the country’s IANA list: 1.
When do the clocks change in Nicaragua?
They do not change. Managua stays on CST (UTC-06:00) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between Nicaragua and the United States?
Managua is 1:00 behind New York and 2:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach Nicaragua during US office hours?
Call Managua between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Eastern (New York), which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM there. Call Managua between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Pacific (Los Angeles), which is 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM there.
What time does the sun rise and set in Managua?
Today the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 5:18 PM, local time in Managua. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.
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