Time Now in Masatepe, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Lat/Long: 11.91° N, 86.14° W
Elevation: 456 m above sea level
Population rank: #28 of 165 cities in Nicaragua by population
Department: Masaya 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
Clocks in Masatepe are set to UTC−06:00 under the America/Managua zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Masatepe stands at an elevated 456 m above the sea. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 3415 km away. Masatepe is a significant city in Nicaragua, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Masatepe sees 12h 42m between a 05:30 sunrise and a 18:12 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Masatepe
Daylight Hours in Masatepe
Masatepe gets 12h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Masatepe is at 05:30 and sunset in Masatepe is at 18:12.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 25m near the December solstice to 12h 49m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Masatepe and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Masatepe right now.
Other Cities in Nicaragua with Local Time
Cities Sharing Masatepe's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Masatepe.
Weather in Masatepe
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Prayer Times in Masatepe
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 23 Jul ● | 04:11 | 05:29 | 11:51 | 15:12 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:11 | 05:30 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:11 | 05:30 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:12 | 05:30 | 11:51 | 15:11 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 04:12 | 05:30 | 11:51 | 15:10 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 04:12 | 05:30 | 11:51 | 15:10 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 04:13 | 05:31 | 11:51 | 15:09 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
14-day Forecast for Masatepe
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Masatepe
Sunrise
in Masatepe
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Masatepe
↓
6:12 PM
Day Length
12h 42m
Dawn
in Masatepe
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Masatepe
6:35 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Masatepe
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
72.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:28
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:10
Distances & Clock Changes in Masatepe
How Far Is Masatepe From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,415 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,075 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,831 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,699 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,904 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,873 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,867 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,743 km | WSW (237deg) |
Masatepe's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Masatepe and you would surface in the open ocean, near 11.9deg S, 93.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Masatepe
What time is it in Masatepe right now?
The current local time in Masatepe is 15:14 on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Masatepe follows the America/Managua time zone.
What time zone is Masatepe in?
Masatepe runs on the America/Managua IANA time zone (UTC−06:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Masatepe?
Is Masatepe on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Masatepe as of July 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Masatepe today?
Today in Masatepe: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 18:12, giving 12h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Masatepe tonight?
Over Masatepe tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 72.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Masatepe?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Masatepe, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.