Time now in Nicaragua

UTC-06:00 • America/Managua (CST)

Your device clock is 36ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Managua, UTC-06:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026, week 37

Time in Nicaragua now

Nicaragua has one official time zone: CST (UTC-06:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Nicaragua is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Nicaragua?

Official time in Nicaragua is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Nicaragua

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Managua UTC-06:00 Managua, León, Chinandega

List of time zones used in Nicaragua (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Managua UTC-06:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Nicaragua

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Nicaragua depends on the region.

  • Managua: 2 hour(s) ahead of the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Nicaragua use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Nicaragua observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Nicaragua

  • 2006-10-01 at 00:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Nicaragua was on 2006-10-01 at 00:00 (local time) (zone America/Managua): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from CDT to CST.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Nicaragua?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-6:00 and UTC-6:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Nicaragua have?
Nicaragua has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Nicaragua use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Nicaragua observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Nicaragua time

To convert Nicaragua time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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