Current Time in Managua, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Lat/Long:
12.12° N,
86.24° W
Population: 1,050,000
Country:
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Nicaragua
IANA Timezone:
America/Managua
UTC Offset:
−06:00
Timezone:
CST
Daylight Saving Time:
No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nicaragua:
CST
Time in Managua — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Managua's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Managua right now?
The current local time in Managua, Nicaragua is 04:18 (Friday, June 19, 2026). Managua observes the America/Managua time zone, which is UTC-6 .
Which time zone does Managua use?
Managua uses America/Managua, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Managua.
Does Managua observe daylight saving time?
Managua is currently NOT on daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/Managua time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Managua?
Right now Managua is at UTC-6. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Managua observes DST.
When does the day change in Managua?
Midnight in Managua occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/Managua zone. Since Managua is at UTC-6, the date here is behind UTC by 6 hours.