Current local time in Managua, Nicaragua
CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time
About Managua
Managua, Nicaragua uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/Managua), currently UTC-06:00. It is the capital of Nicaragua. Population: about 973,087.
| Country: | Nicaragua |
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| Coordinates: | 12°08′N / 86°15′W |
| Population: | 973,087 |
| Currency: | Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +505 |
Time zone in Managua
| IANA time zone: | America/Managua |
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| Time zone name: | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-06:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Managua does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Managua today
| Sunrise: | 05:35 |
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| Sunset: | 17:23 |
| Solar noon: | 11:29 |
| Day length: | 11h 48m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:14 – 17:45 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Managua
- London−7 hManagua is 7 hours behind London
- New York−2 hManagua is 2 hours behind New York
- Abuja−7 hManagua is 7 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Managua time
What time zone is Managua in?
Managua uses the IANA time zone America/Managua (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does Managua observe daylight saving time?
Managua does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Managua and London?
Right now Managua is 7 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Managua and New York?
Right now Managua is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.