One clock for the whole country, and it stays on UTC−6 every day of the year.
Nicaragua at a glance
| Capital | Managua |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zones | 1 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2006 |
| Abbreviations in use | CST |
Time zone of Nicaragua
Nicaragua uses a single IANA time zone, America/Managua.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Managua | --:-- | UTC−6 | Not observed | Managua, León, Masaya |
Clock changes in Nicaragua
Nicaragua does not change its clocks any more. The last daylight saving period was in 2006.
Local time in the largest cities of Nicaragua
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | Managua Department | --:-- | America/Managua |
Time in Nicaragua compared with the world
When it is 9:00 AM in Nicaragua, it is 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
Daylight across Nicaragua
Days in Managua last between 11 hours 25 minutes and 12 hours 50 minutes over the year.
Countries on the same time as Nicaragua
These countries read the same time as Nicaragua today. Those marked with daylight saving time will drift away when their clocks change.
Tools for time in Nicaragua
- Convert a time to or from Nicaragua: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Managua to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Nicaragua and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Nicaragua have?
One: America/Managua, at UTC−6 all year.
Does Nicaragua use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 2006.
What is the time difference between Nicaragua and London?
Nicaragua is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Nicaragua does not.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.