Time in Nicaragua
Capital · Managua
Time zone in Nicaragua
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Managua Central Standard Time |
UTC-06:00 | No | Managua |
About Nicaragua
| Official name: | Republic of Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Managua |
| Region: | Americas · Central America |
| Population: | 6,803,886 |
| Currency: | Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO, C$) |
| Calling code: | +505 |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| ISO codes: | NI / NIC |
| Internet domain: | .ni |
Cities in Nicaragua
- Managua
- León
- Masaya
- Chinandega
- Matagalpa
- Estelí
- Granada
- Mateare
- Jinotega
- El Viejo
- Nueva Guinea
- Ciudad Sandino
- Juigalpa
- Tipitapa
- Bluefields
- Diriamba
- Ocotal
- Puerto Cabezas
- Chichigalpa
- Rivas
- San Rafael del Sur
- Jinotepe
- Boaco
- Nagarote
- Jalapa
- La Paz Centro
- San Marcos
- Masatepe
- Nandaime
- El Rama
- Somoto
- Corinto
- Río Blanco
- Camoapa
- El Crucero
- Siuna
- Somotillo
Public holidays in Nicaragua 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
- 2 Apr — Jueves Santo
- 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
- 1 May — Día del Trabajador
- 1 Jun — Día del niño
- 19 Jul — Triunfo de la Revolución Popular
- 14 Sep — Batalla de San Jacinto
- 15 Sep — Día de la Independencia
Frequently asked questions about time in Nicaragua
How many time zones does Nicaragua have?
Nicaragua uses one time zone: Central Standard Time (America/Managua, currently UTC-06:00).
Does Nicaragua use daylight saving time?
No. None of Nicaragua’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Managua, the capital of Nicaragua?
See the live clock on the Managua time page. Managua uses America/Managua.