May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Today in Managua, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Sun Phase: Astronomical Twilight
Sunrise Today: 05:31 ↑ 70.5° ENE
Sunset Today: 18:11 ↑ 289.4° WNW
Day Length: 12h 40m
Sun Direction: ENE
Sun Altitude: -17.02°
Sun Distance: 151.897 million km
Next Equinox: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (September Equinox)
When Is Sunrise & Sunset in Managua?
May 2026 Sunrise & Sunset Times in Managua
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| Day | Sunrise/Sunset | Daylight | Astronomical Twilight | Nautical Twilight | Civil Twilight | Solar Noon | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sunset | Length | Diff. | Start | End | Start | End | Start | End | Time | Sun Dist. (Mil km) | |
| 1 |
05:25
↑
74° ENE
|
17:58
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 33m | +0m 34s | 04:11 | 19:13 | 04:37 | 18:47 | 05:02 | 18:21 | 11:42 | 150.72 |
| 2 |
05:24
↑
74° ENE
|
17:59
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 34m | +0m 34s | 04:10 | 19:13 | 04:36 | 18:47 | 05:02 | 18:21 | 11:42 | 150.76 |
| 3 |
05:24
↑
74° ENE
|
17:59
↑
286° WNW
|
12h 34m | +0m 33s | 04:10 | 19:13 | 04:36 | 18:47 | 05:02 | 18:21 | 11:41 | 150.79 |
| 4 |
05:24
↑
73° ENE
|
17:59
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 35m | +0m 33s | 04:09 | 19:13 | 04:35 | 18:47 | 05:01 | 18:21 | 11:41 | 150.83 |
| 5 |
05:23
↑
73° ENE
|
17:59
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 35m | +0m 32s | 04:09 | 19:14 | 04:35 | 18:48 | 05:01 | 18:22 | 11:41 | 150.87 |
| 6 |
05:23
↑
73° ENE
|
17:59
↑
287° WNW
|
12h 36m | +0m 32s | 04:08 | 19:14 | 04:35 | 18:48 | 05:00 | 18:22 | 11:41 | 150.91 |
| 7 |
05:23
↑
72° ENE
|
17:59
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 36m | +0m 32s | 04:08 | 19:14 | 04:34 | 18:48 | 05:00 | 18:22 | 11:41 | 150.94 |
| 8 |
05:22
↑
72° ENE
|
18:00
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 37m | +0m 31s | 04:07 | 19:15 | 04:34 | 18:48 | 05:00 | 18:22 | 11:41 | 150.98 |
| 9 |
05:22
↑
72° ENE
|
18:00
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 37m | +0m 31s | 04:07 | 19:15 | 04:33 | 18:49 | 04:59 | 18:23 | 11:41 | 151.02 |
| 10 |
05:22
↑
72° ENE
|
18:00
↑
288° WNW
|
12h 38m | +0m 30s | 04:06 | 19:16 | 04:33 | 18:49 | 04:59 | 18:23 | 11:41 | 151.05 |
| 11 |
05:21
↑
71° ENE
|
18:00
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 38m | +0m 30s | 04:06 | 19:16 | 04:33 | 18:49 | 04:59 | 18:23 | 11:41 | 151.09 |
| 12 |
05:21
↑
71° ENE
|
18:01
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 39m | +0m 29s | 04:06 | 19:16 | 04:32 | 18:50 | 04:58 | 18:23 | 11:41 | 151.12 |
| 13 |
05:21
↑
71° ENE
|
18:01
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 39m | +0m 29s | 04:05 | 19:17 | 04:32 | 18:50 | 04:58 | 18:24 | 11:41 | 151.16 |
| 14 |
05:21
↑
71° ENE
|
18:01
↑
289° WNW
|
12h 40m | +0m 28s | 04:05 | 19:17 | 04:32 | 18:50 | 04:58 | 18:24 | 11:41 | 151.19 |
| 15 |
05:21
↑
70° ENE
|
18:01
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 40m | +0m 28s | 04:05 | 19:17 | 04:31 | 18:51 | 04:58 | 18:24 | 11:41 | 151.22 |
| 16 |
05:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 41m | +0m 27s | 04:04 | 19:18 | 04:31 | 18:51 | 04:57 | 18:25 | 11:41 | 151.25 |
| 17 |
05:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 41m | +0m 27s | 04:04 | 19:18 | 04:31 | 18:51 | 04:57 | 18:25 | 11:41 | 151.29 |
| 18 |
05:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
290° WNW
|
12h 42m | +0m 26s | 04:04 | 19:19 | 04:30 | 18:52 | 04:57 | 18:25 | 11:41 | 151.32 |
| 19 |
05:20
↑
70° ENE
|
18:02
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 42m | +0m 25s | 04:03 | 19:19 | 04:30 | 18:52 | 04:57 | 18:25 | 11:41 | 151.35 |
| 20 |
05:20
↑
69° ENE
|
18:03
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 42m | +0m 25s | 04:03 | 19:19 | 04:30 | 18:52 | 04:56 | 18:26 | 11:41 | 151.38 |
| 21 |
05:19
↑
69° ENE
|
18:03
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 43m | +0m 24s | 04:03 | 19:20 | 04:30 | 18:53 | 04:56 | 18:26 | 11:41 | 151.40 |
| 22 |
05:19
↑
69° ENE
|
18:03
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 43m | +0m 24s | 04:02 | 19:20 | 04:30 | 18:53 | 04:56 | 18:26 | 11:41 | 151.43 |
| 23 |
05:19
↑
69° ENE
|
18:03
↑
291° WNW
|
12h 44m | +0m 23s | 04:02 | 19:21 | 04:29 | 18:53 | 04:56 | 18:27 | 11:41 | 151.46 |
| 24 |
05:19
↑
68° ENE
|
18:04
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 44m | +0m 22s | 04:02 | 19:21 | 04:29 | 18:54 | 04:56 | 18:27 | 11:41 | 151.49 |
| 25 |
05:19
↑
68° ENE
|
18:04
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 44m | +0m 22s | 04:02 | 19:21 | 04:29 | 18:54 | 04:56 | 18:27 | 11:41 | 151.51 |
| 26 |
05:19
↑
68° ENE
|
18:04
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 45m | +0m 21s | 04:02 | 19:22 | 04:29 | 18:54 | 04:56 | 18:28 | 11:41 | 151.54 |
| 27 |
05:19
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 45m | +0m 20s | 04:01 | 19:22 | 04:29 | 18:55 | 04:56 | 18:28 | 11:42 | 151.56 |
| 28 |
05:19
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 45m | +0m 19s | 04:01 | 19:23 | 04:29 | 18:55 | 04:55 | 18:28 | 11:42 | 151.59 |
| 29 |
05:19
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
292° WNW
|
12h 46m | +0m 19s | 04:01 | 19:23 | 04:29 | 18:55 | 04:55 | 18:29 | 11:42 | 151.61 |
| 30 |
05:19
↑
68° ENE
|
18:05
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 46m | +0m 18s | 04:01 | 19:23 | 04:28 | 18:56 | 04:55 | 18:29 | 11:42 | 151.64 |
| 31 |
05:19
↑
67° ENE
|
18:06
↑
293° WNW
|
12h 46m | +0m 17s | 04:01 | 19:24 | 04:28 | 18:56 | 04:55 | 18:29 | 11:42 | 151.66 |
|
All times are in local time for Managua. Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not currently in effect. Calculations account for atmospheric refraction and are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today's date is in the table. |
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In Managua, the earliest sunrise of May is on May 21 to 31 and the latest sunset of May is on May 31.
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Is the Day Getting Longer or Shorter in Managua?
Days in Managua are currently getting shorter by about 27s each day, roughly 3 minutes less daylight per week.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Managua Today
| Morning | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Blue hour | 05:08-05:16 | 18:25-18:34 |
| Golden hour | 05:16-05:59 | 17:42-18:25 |
Managua's Longest and Shortest Days
| Event | Date | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Longest day | June 22, 2026 | -12h 49m |
| Shortest day | December 21, 2026 | 11h 24m |
| Earliest sunrise | May 21, 2026 | 05:19 |
| Latest sunset | June 29, 2026 | 18:13 |
Understanding Twilight & the Golden Hour
After the sun drops below the horizon, the sky does not turn dark all at once. Civil twilight is the brightest stage, when there is still enough natural light for most outdoor activities. Nautical twilight follows, when the sea horizon becomes hard to make out. Astronomical twilight is the darkest stage, after which the sky is fully dark and the faintest stars appear. The same three stages occur in reverse before sunrise, as dawn.
Photographers in Managua get the golden hour at 05:16-05:59 in the morning and 17:42-18:25 in the evening today; the bluish blue hour falls near 05:08-05:16 and 18:25-18:34. Both windows move across the seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun in Managua
What time is sunrise in Managua today?
Today Managua has sunrise at 05:31 local time.
What time is sunset in Managua today?
Today Managua has sunset at 18:11 local time.
What time is solar noon in Managua today?
Solar noon in Managua — when the sun is at its highest point in the sky — is at 11:51 local time today.
When does civil twilight begin and end in Managua?
In Managua today: civil twilight begins at 05:08 (before sunrise) and ends at 18:34 (after sunset). Civil twilight is the brightest of the three twilight phases.
When does nautical twilight occur in Managua?
Nautical twilight in Managua today runs from 04:41 in the morning to 19:00 in the evening — the period when the horizon is still visible to sailors but stars are out.
When is the sky fully dark in Managua for stargazing?
Astronomical twilight in Managua ends at 19:27 in the evening and resumes at 04:15 in the morning — between those times the sky is fully dark, ideal for observing faint stars and deep-sky objects.
Where on the horizon does the sun rise and set in Managua?
Today in Managua, the sun rises at an azimuth of 70° and sets at 289° (measured clockwise from due north). The exact angle shifts slightly each day with the seasons.
