Time Now in León, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Lat/Long: 12.44° N, 86.88° W
Elevation: 107 m above sea level
Population rank: #2 of 165 cities in Nicaragua by population
Department: León 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
León 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 León, Nicaragua, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in León
Daylight Hours in León
León gets 12h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in León is at 05:30 and sunset in León is at 18:16.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 23m near the December solstice to 12h 51m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between León and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from León right now.
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Common Questions About Time in León
What is the current local time in León?
The live local time in León is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. León currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is León in?
León uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does León observe daylight saving time?
No. León stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing León's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as León.
Weather in León
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Prayer Times in León
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:10 | 05:30 | 11:53 | 15:16 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:11 | 05:30 | 11:53 | 15:16 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:11 | 05:30 | 11:53 | 15:15 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:11 | 05:31 | 11:53 | 15:15 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:12 | 05:31 | 11:53 | 15:15 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:12 | 05:31 | 11:54 | 15:15 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:13 | 05:31 | 11:54 | 15:14 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for León
Sunrise
in León
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in León
↓
6:16 PM
Day Length
12h 46m
Dawn
in León
5:07 AM
Dusk
in León
6:40 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for León
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:39
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:10
Distances & Clock Changes in León
How Far Is León From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,386 km | NNE (19deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,976 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,930 km | SE (132deg) |
| London | 8,705 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,914 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,858 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,770 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 13,707 km | WSW (237deg) |
León's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from León and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.4deg S, 93.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about León
What time is it in León right now?
The current local time in León is 07:49 on Friday, July 17, 2026. León follows the America/Managua time zone.
What time zone is León in?
León 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 León?
Is León on daylight saving time right now?
No — León is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in León today?
Today in León: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 18:16, giving 12h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over León tonight?
The moon phase over León tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.5% illumination.
What is solar time in León?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In León, clocks run about 10m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.