Current Time in Estelí, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Lat/Long: 13.09° N, 86.35° W
Elevation: 840 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 165 cities in Nicaragua by population
Department: Estelí Department
Country: 🇳🇮 Nicaragua (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Managua
Solar time: clocks run about 15m behind the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nicaragua: CST
The time now in Estelí, Nicaragua is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Estelí currently observes CST, UTC-6. Estelí keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Managua time zone. Estelí does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Estelí has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Estelí stands at an elevated 840 m above the sea. Estelí is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 3298 km off. A major centre in Nicaragua, Estelí keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Estelí at 05:35 and sets at 17:26, giving 11h 50m of daylight today.
Estelí Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Estelí
Estelí gets 11h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Estelí is at 05:35 and sunset in Estelí is at 17:26.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 21m near the December solstice to 12h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Estelí and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Estelí's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Estelí.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:22 | 05:35 | 11:31 | 14:52 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:22 | 05:35 | 11:31 | 14:52 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:22 | 05:36 | 11:30 | 14:51 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:22 | 05:36 | 11:30 | 14:51 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:23 | 05:36 | 11:30 | 14:51 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:23 | 05:36 | 11:30 | 14:51 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:23 | 05:36 | 11:30 | 14:50 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Estelí
Sunrise
in Estelí
↑
5:35 AM
Sunset
in Estelí
↓
5:26 PM
Day Length
11h 50m
Dawn
in Estelí
5:14 AM
Dusk
in Estelí
5:47 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Estelí
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
27.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:42
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:07
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Distances & Clock Changes in Estelí
How Far Is Estelí From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,298 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,971 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,937 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,613 km | NE (40deg) |
| Paris | 8,822 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,768 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,752 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,795 km | WSW (238deg) |
Estelí's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Estelí and you would surface in the open ocean, near 13.1deg S, 93.7deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Estelí
What time is it in Estelí right now?
The current local time in Estelí is 23:53 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Estelí follows the America/Managua time zone.
What time zone is Estelí in?
Estelí 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 Estelí?
Is Estelí on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Estelí as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Estelí today?
Today in Estelí: sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset is at 17:26, giving 11h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Estelí tonight?
Over Estelí tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 27.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Estelí?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Estelí, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.