Current local time in Chinandega, Nicaragua
The live clock above shows the time in Chinandega. Chinandega is in the America/Managua time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Region | Chinandega |
| Population | about 133,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.63° N, 87.13° W |
| Time zone | America/Managua |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chinandega doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 5:37 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:05 AM | 5:28 PM | 11 h 22 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chinandega at about 11:57 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes behind the sun, because Chinandega sits at 87.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Chinandega time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chinandega |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind in Jan, 1 hour behind in Jul | |
| London | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 16 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Chinandega |
|---|---|---|
| Leon | 35 km (22 mi) | same time |
| Esteli | 98 km (61 mi) | same time |
| Managua | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Masaya | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Matagalpa | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| San Miguel, El Salvador | 148 km (92 mi) | same time |
| Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| San Salvador, El Salvador | 255 km (158 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nicaragua
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chinandega in?
Chinandega is in the America/Managua time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Chinandega have daylight saving time?
Chinandega doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Chinandega when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chinandega's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 11 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).