Current Time in Managua, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Lat/Long: 12.12° N, 86.24° W
Elevation: 108 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Nicaragua
Department: Managua 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
Managua 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 Managua, Nicaragua, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Managua
Managua gets 12h 50m of daylight today. Sunrise in Managua is at 05:20 and sunset in Managua is at 18:09.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 25m near the December solstice to 12h 50m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Managua and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Managua's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Managua.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 13 Jun ● | 03:59 | 05:20 | 11:45 | 15:11 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:59 | 05:20 | 11:45 | 15:11 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:59 | 05:20 | 11:45 | 15:11 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:59 | 05:20 | 11:45 | 15:12 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:59 | 05:20 | 11:45 | 15:12 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:59 | 05:21 | 11:46 | 15:12 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:00 | 05:21 | 11:46 | 15:12 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Managua
Sunrise
in Managua
↑
5:20 AM
Sunset
in Managua
↓
6:09 PM
Day Length
12h 49m
Dawn
in Managua
4:56 AM
Dusk
in Managua
6:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Managua
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
4.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:37
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:51
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How Far Is Managua From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,397 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,052 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,855 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,688 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,894 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,857 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,842 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,747 km | WSW (237deg) |
Managua's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Managua and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.1deg S, 93.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Managua
What time is it in Managua right now?
The current local time in Managua is 04:44 on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Managua follows the America/Managua time zone.
What time zone is Managua in?
Managua 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 Managua?
Is Managua on daylight saving time right now?
No — Managua is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Managua today?
Today in Managua: sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset is at 18:09, giving 12h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Managua tonight?
The moon phase over Managua tonight is Waning Crescent with 4.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Managua?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Managua, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.