Managua keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Managua and your time
Managua at a glance
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Region | Managua Department |
| Capital of | Nicaragua |
| Time zone | America/Managua |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2006 |
| Coordinates | 12.13° N, 86.25° W |
Managua time zone and clock changes
Local time in Managua is UTC−6 year round, under the America/Managua rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2006, and no future change is scheduled.
Managua is the capital, and all of Nicaragua keeps this time.
Clock changes in Managua, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Managua for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Managua is
Take 9:00 AM in Managua: the clock reads 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 | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
Managua never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Managua
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Managua last between 11 hours 25 minutes and 12 hours 50 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Managua
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:49 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:34 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:01 AM | 5:26 PM | 11 h 25 min |
When the sun is highest in Managua
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Managua: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Cities near Managua
Every city below shares Managua’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masaya | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| León | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Matagalpa | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chinandega | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Danlí (Honduras) | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tegucigalpa (Honduras) | 240 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Miguel (El Salvador) | 258 km (160 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Managua today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Tools for time in Managua
- Convert a time to or from Managua: 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 Managua and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Managua in?
Managua uses the America/Managua time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Managua use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Managua last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2006 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Managua and London?
Managua is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Managua does not.
How long is the longest day in Managua?
About 12 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
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.