Time Now in Ocotal, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Lat/Long: 13.63° N, 86.48° W
Elevation: 611 m above sea level
Population rank: #17 of 165 cities in Nicaragua by population
Department: Nueva Segovia 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
Ocotal 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 Ocotal, Nicaragua, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ocotal
Daylight Hours in Ocotal
Ocotal gets 12h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ocotal is at 05:25 and sunset in Ocotal is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 19m near the December solstice to 12h 56m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Ocotal
What is the current local time in Ocotal?
The live local time in Ocotal is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ocotal currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Ocotal in?
Ocotal uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Ocotal observe daylight saving time?
No. Ocotal stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Ocotal's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ocotal.
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Prayer Times in Ocotal
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 04:04 | 05:25 | 11:51 | 15:14 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:05 | 05:25 | 11:51 | 15:14 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:05 | 05:25 | 11:51 | 15:14 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:05 | 05:26 | 11:51 | 15:14 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:06 | 05:26 | 11:52 | 15:14 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:06 | 05:26 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:07 | 05:27 | 11:52 | 15:13 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ocotal
Sunrise
in Ocotal
↑
5:25 AM
Sunset
in Ocotal
↓
6:17 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Dawn
in Ocotal
5:02 AM
Dusk
in Ocotal
6:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ocotal
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:27
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:54
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Distances & Clock Changes in Ocotal
How Far Is Ocotal From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,246 km | NNE (20deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,921 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,988 km | SE (133deg) |
| London | 8,575 km | NE (40deg) |
| Paris | 8,786 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,721 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,697 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 13,815 km | WSW (238deg) |
Ocotal's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ocotal and you would surface in the open ocean, near 13.6deg S, 93.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ocotal
What time is it in Ocotal right now?
The current local time in Ocotal is 19:17 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Ocotal follows the America/Managua time zone.
What time zone is Ocotal in?
Ocotal 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 Ocotal?
Is Ocotal on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ocotal is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ocotal today?
Today in Ocotal: sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset is at 18:17, giving 12h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ocotal tonight?
The moon phase over Ocotal tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Ocotal?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ocotal, clocks run about 15m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.