Current local time in Matagalpa, Nicaragua
The live clock above shows the time in Matagalpa. Matagalpa is in the America/Managua time zone, UTC−6 right now (CST).
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Region | Matagalpa |
| Population | about 107,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.92° N, 85.92° W |
| Time zone | America/Managua |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Matagalpa 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 | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 5:32 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:00 AM | 5:22 PM | 11 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Matagalpa at about 11:52 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 16 minutes behind the sun, because Matagalpa sits at 85.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Matagalpa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Matagalpa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Matagalpa |
|---|---|---|
| Esteli | 52 km (32 mi) | same time |
| Managua | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Masaya | 107 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Leon | 117 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Chinandega | 135 km (84 mi) | same time |
| Tegucigalpa, Honduras | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| San Miguel, El Salvador | 253 km (157 mi) | same time |
| La Ceiba, Honduras | 330 km (205 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Nicaragua
Questions people ask
What time zone is Matagalpa in?
Matagalpa is in the America/Managua time zone, UTC−6, all year.
Does Matagalpa have daylight saving time?
Matagalpa doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Matagalpa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Matagalpa'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).