Daylight Savings Time Changes in Nicaragua 🇳🇮 (2006)
| Country: | Nicaragua |
| Capital: | Managua |
| Abbreviations: | NI, NIC |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +505 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 APR
30 Apr 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 April 2006, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 April 2006, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Apr 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
00
:
59
After
00
:
00
1 OCT
01 Oct 2006 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 October 2006, 00:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 October 2006, 00:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Oct 2006 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Nicaragua (2006)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Boaco Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Carazo Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Chinandega Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Chontales Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Estelí Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Granada Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Jinotega Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| León Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Madriz Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Managua Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Masaya Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Matagalpa Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| North Caribbean Coast | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Nueva Segovia Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Río San Juan Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| Rivas Department | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
| South Caribbean Coast | 30 Apr 2006 | 01 Oct 2006 |
DST Changes Summary for Nicaragua
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | 2006 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 01 Oct | 2006 | Back 1 hour | 00:59 ➜ 00:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Nicaragua
Does Nicaragua use Daylight Saving Time in 2006?
Yes, Nicaragua observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2006 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Nicaragua?
The next scheduled time transition in Nicaragua will take place on Sunday, 30 April 2006. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Nicaragua follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Nicaragua follows a single, unified schedule. Every department across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Nicaragua?
Following the shift on 30 Apr 2006, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.