Current local time in Masaya, Nicaragua
The live clock above shows the time in Masaya. Masaya is in the America/Managua time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Region | Masaya |
| Population | about 130,000 |
| Coordinates | 11.97° N, 86.09° W |
| Time zone | America/Managua |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Masaya 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 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 49 min |
| September equinox | 5:33 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 5:59 AM | 5:25 PM | 11 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Masaya at about 11:53 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 16 minutes behind the sun, because Masaya sits at 86.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Masaya time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Masaya |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Masaya |
|---|---|---|
| Managua | 28 km (17 mi) | same time |
| Leon | 100 km (62 mi) | same time |
| Matagalpa | 107 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Esteli | 128 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Chinandega | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 267 km (166 mi) | same time |
| San Miguel, El Salvador | 282 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Alajuela, Costa Rica | 297 km (185 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nicaragua
Questions people ask
What time zone is Masaya in?
Masaya is in the America/Managua time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Masaya have daylight saving time?
Masaya doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Masaya when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Masaya's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 16 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).