Time in Nicaragua
It is 10:15 PM on September 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?
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 – 3:00 PM | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM – 4:00 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?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for Nicaragua, America/Managua, so one offset answers for the whole country.
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 2:00 behind New York and 1:00 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 3:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Eastern (New York), which is 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM there. Call Managua between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM local time to land inside a working day in US Pacific (Los Angeles), which is 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM there.
What time does the sun rise and set in Managua?
Today the sun rises at 5:33 AM and sets at 5:50 PM, local time in Managua. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.