Current Time 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
The time now in León, Nicaragua is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. León currently observes CST, UTC-6. León keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Managua time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. In the tropics, León has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. León sits at a modest 107 m above sea level. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 3386 km away. León ranks among the biggest cities in Nicaragua, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over León at 05:37 and sets at 17:28, giving 11h 50m of daylight today.
León Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in León
León gets 11h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in León is at 05:37 and sunset in León is at 17:28.
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.
Cities Sharing León's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as León.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:33 | 14:54 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:32 | 14:53 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:32 | 14:53 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:24 | 05:37 | 11:32 | 14:53 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:24 | 05:38 | 11:32 | 14:53 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:24 | 05:38 | 11:32 | 14:53 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:25 | 05:38 | 11:32 | 14:52 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for León
Sunrise
in León
↑
5:37 AM
Sunset
in León
↓
5:28 PM
Day Length
11h 50m
Dawn
in León
5:15 AM
Dusk
in León
5:49 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for León
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:10
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 02:58 on Friday, October 16, 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. Daylight saving time is not in effect in León as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in León today?
In León today the sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 17:28, giving 11h 50m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over León tonight?
The moon phase over León tonight is Waxing Crescent with 29.0% 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.