Current Time in Masaya, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Lat/Long: 11.97° N, 86.09° W
Elevation: 239 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 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
The time now in Masaya, Nicaragua is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Masaya currently observes CST, UTC-6. Clocks in Masaya are set to UTC−06:00 under the America/Managua zone. Masaya does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Its elevation is a gentle 239 m. Masaya is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 3407 km off. Masaya ranks among the biggest cities in Nicaragua, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Masaya sees 11h 51m between a 05:34 sunrise and a 17:25 sunset.
Masaya Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Masaya
Masaya gets 11h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Masaya is at 05:34 and sunset in Masaya is at 17:25.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 25m near the December solstice to 12h 49m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Masaya and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Masaya right now.
Cities Sharing Masaya's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Masaya.
Weather in Masaya
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Masaya
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:21 | 05:34 | 11:30 | 14:50 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:21 | 05:34 | 11:29 | 14:50 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:21 | 05:34 | 11:29 | 14:50 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:21 | 05:34 | 11:29 | 14:50 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:21 | 05:34 | 11:29 | 14:50 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:21 | 05:34 | 11:29 | 14:50 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:21 | 05:34 | 11:29 | 14:49 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
Add Masaya Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Masaya widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Masaya Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Masaya on any website
Masaya Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Masaya
Masaya Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Masaya
Masaya Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Masaya
Masaya Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Masaya local time
Masaya Count Up Timer Widget
Live time since any date in Masaya local time
14-day Forecast for Masaya
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Masaya
Sunrise
in Masaya
↑
5:34 AM
Sunset
in Masaya
↓
5:25 PM
Day Length
11h 51m
Dawn
in Masaya
5:12 AM
Dusk
in Masaya
5:47 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Masaya. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Masaya
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:38
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:16
View the detailed moon calendar for Masaya with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Masaya
How Far Is Masaya From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,407 km | NNE (18deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,075 km | NW (312deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,832 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,691 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,895 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,864 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,865 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,751 km | WSW (237deg) |
Masaya's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Masaya and you would surface in the open ocean, near 12.0deg S, 93.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Masaya
What time is it in Masaya right now?
The current local time in Masaya is 18:41 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Masaya follows the America/Managua time zone.
What time zone is Masaya in?
Clocks in Masaya follow the America/Managua IANA time zone (UTC-06:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Masaya?
Is Masaya on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Masaya as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Masaya today?
Today in Masaya: sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset is at 17:25, giving 11h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Masaya tonight?
Tonight the moon over Masaya is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 26.1%.
What is solar time in Masaya?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Masaya, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.