Time Now in Chinandega, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Lat/Long: 12.63° N, 87.13° W
Elevation: 69 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 165 cities in Nicaragua by population
Department: Chinandega Department
Country: 🇳🇮 Nicaragua (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Managua
Solar time: clocks run about 10m behind the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nicaragua: CST
Chinandega is in the America/Managua time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Chinandega, Nicaragua, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Chinandega
Daylight Hours in Chinandega
Chinandega gets 12h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chinandega is at 05:31 and sunset in Chinandega is at 18:18.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 23m near the December solstice to 12h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chinandega and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Chinandega
What is the current local time in Chinandega?
The live local time in Chinandega is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Chinandega currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Chinandega in?
Chinandega uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Chinandega observe daylight saving time?
No. Chinandega stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Chinandega's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chinandega.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:11 | 05:30 | 11:54 | 15:17 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:11 | 05:31 | 11:54 | 15:17 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:11 | 05:31 | 11:54 | 15:17 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:12 | 05:31 | 11:54 | 15:16 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:12 | 05:31 | 11:54 | 15:16 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:12 | 05:32 | 11:54 | 15:16 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:13 | 05:32 | 11:55 | 15:15 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chinandega
Sunrise
in Chinandega
↑
5:31 AM
Sunset
in Chinandega
↓
6:18 PM
Day Length
12h 47m
Dawn
in Chinandega
5:07 AM
Dusk
in Chinandega
6:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Chinandega
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:40
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:11
Distances & Clock Changes in Chinandega
How Far Is Chinandega From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,375 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,942 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,964 km | SE (132deg) |
| London | 8,706 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,916 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,852 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,736 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 13,696 km | WSW (238deg) |
Chinandega's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chinandega and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.6deg S, 92.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chinandega
What time is it in Chinandega right now?
The current local time in Chinandega is 21:41 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Chinandega follows the America/Managua time zone.
What time zone is Chinandega in?
Chinandega uses the America/Managua IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Chinandega?
Chinandega is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Chinandega local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Chinandega on daylight saving time right now?
No — Chinandega is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chinandega today?
Today in Chinandega: sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset is at 18:18, giving 12h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chinandega tonight?
The moon phase over Chinandega tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Chinandega?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chinandega, clocks run about 10m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.