Current local time in Managua, Nicaragua
The live clock above shows the time in Managua. Managua is in the America/Managua time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Region | Managua |
| Population | about 920,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.15° N, 86.27° W |
| Time zone | America/Managua |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Managua 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 | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | 5:34 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:00 AM | 5:25 PM | 11 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Managua at about 11:54 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because Managua sits at 86.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Managua time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Managua |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Managua |
|---|---|---|
| Masaya | 28 km (17 mi) | same time |
| Leon | 73 km (46 mi) | same time |
| Matagalpa | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Esteli | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Chinandega | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 240 km (149 mi) | same time |
| San Miguel, El Salvador | 255 km (158 mi) | same time |
| Alajuela, Costa Rica | 325 km (202 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nicaragua
Questions people ask
What time zone is Managua in?
Managua is in the America/Managua time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Managua have daylight saving time?
Managua doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Managua when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Managua's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 15 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).