Current Time in Nicaragua 🇳🇮

Capital City: Managua

Largest Cities:

Managua (Pop. 1,050,000)
León (Pop. 144,538)
Masaya (Pop. 130,113)
Chinandega (Pop. 126,387)
Matagalpa (Pop. 109,089)

ISO Alpha-2: NI

ISO Alpha-3: NIC

Time Zones: CST

Time Now in Major Cities in Nicaragua

Chinandega Sun 16:15:17
Estelí Sun 16:15:17
León Sun 16:15:17
Managua Sun 16:15:17
Masaya Sun 16:15:17
Matagalpa Sun 16:15:17

City	Current Time
Chinandega	Sun 16:15:17
Estelí	Sun 16:15:17
León	Sun 16:15:17
Managua	Sun 16:15:17
Masaya	Sun 16:15:17
Matagalpa	Sun 16:15:17

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Nicaragua

America/Managua Sun 16:15:17

Timezone	Current Time
America/Managua	Sun 16:15:17

Time Zone Converters used in Nicaragua

Convert time between the time zones of Nicaragua and other locations worldwide.

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Sunrise and Sunset in Nicaragua (6 Locations)

Chinandega

↑ 5:35 AM

↓ 6:14 PM
Estelí

↑ 5:31 AM

↓ 6:11 PM
León

↑ 5:34 AM

↓ 6:13 PM
Managua

↑ 5:32 AM

↓ 6:10 PM
Masaya

↑ 5:31 AM

↓ 6:09 PM
Matagalpa

↑ 5:29 AM

↓ 6:09 PM

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Chinandega	↑ 5:35 AM	↓ 6:14 PM
Estelí	↑ 5:31 AM	↓ 6:11 PM
León	↑ 5:34 AM	↓ 6:13 PM
Managua	↑ 5:32 AM	↓ 6:10 PM
Masaya	↑ 5:31 AM	↓ 6:09 PM
Matagalpa	↑ 5:29 AM	↓ 6:09 PM

Current Weather in Nicaragua (6 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Nicaragua

Population	6,465,513
Area	129,494 km²
ISO Numeric Code	558
FIPS Code	NU
Top Level Domain	.ni
Currency	Cordoba (NIO)
Phone Prefix	+505
Country Code	+505
Postal Code Format	###-###-#
Postal Code Regex	`^(\d{7})$`
Languages	EN (en), ES-NI (es-NI)
Neighbouring Countries	🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇭🇳 Honduras

Upcoming Public Holidays in Nicaragua

This year, Nicaragua observes 10 public holidays, with 10 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Battle of San Jacinto Day on 14 Sep. The most recently passed holiday was Revolution Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Nicaragua to plan your schedule.

Battle of San Jacinto Day 14 Sep • Monday
Independence Day 15 Sep • Tuesday
Immaculate Conception 08 Dec • Tuesday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Maundy Thursday 25 Mar • Thursday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Labor Day 01 May • Saturday
Mother's Day 30 May • Sunday
Revolution Day 19 Jul • Monday

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Time in Nicaragua — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Nicaragua.

How many time zones does Nicaragua have?

Nicaragua spans 1 time zone(s). The whole country shares the same UTC offset and DST rules.

What is the time in the capital of Nicaragua?

Managua is the capital of Nicaragua. The capital uses the America/Managua time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Nicaragua observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Nicaragua may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Nicaragua are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 6 city(ies) across Nicaragua. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Nicaragua?

Nicaragua's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.