Current Time in Managua, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
The current local time in Managua, Nicaragua is 11:43:49 (CST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Managua is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,050,000. The sun rises at about 05:24 and sets at 18:13 today (12h 49m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:24
- Sunset 18:13
- 12h 49m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Managua
Managua, Nicaragua keeps CST (UTC-06:00). Managua does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:24 and sets at about 18:13 local time, giving Managua 12h 49m of daylight.
Right now it is 11:43 on Tuesday in Managua (UTC-06:00). When it is 11:43 here, it is 13:43 in New York (2h ahead), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Managua
- Use the America/Managua IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Managua to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:43 Tue | 2h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 10:43 Tue | 1h behind |
| London | 18:43 Tue | 7h ahead |
| Paris | 19:43 Tue | 8h ahead |
| Dubai | 21:43 Tue | 10h ahead |
| Mumbai | 23:13 Tue | 11.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 01:43 Wed | 14h ahead |
| Tokyo | 02:43 Wed | 15h ahead |
| Sydney | 03:43 Wed | 16h ahead |
Best next checks from Managua
Compare Managua with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Nicaragua.
Business-hours overlap from Managua
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-15:00 in Managua overlaps with 11:00-17:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Managua time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:00-15:00 | 11:00-17:00 | 6 hours |
| Los Angeles | 10:00-17:00 | 09:00-16:00 | 7 hours |
| London | 09:00-10:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Managua time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Managua in?
Managua uses CST (UTC-06:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Managua observe daylight saving time?
No - Managua keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Managua today?
Today the sun rises around 05:24 and sets around 18:13 in Managua, about 12h 49m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Managua and other cities?
When it is 11:43 in Managua, it is 13:43 in New York (2h ahead). See the table above for Managua's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Managua
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Managua IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Nicaragua time page.
Local entity signals for Managua
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Managua.
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Managua (UTC−06:00) |
| Coordinates | 12.12, -86.24 |
| Population signal | About 1,050,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:24, sunset 18:13, 12h 49m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Managua time-zone page for rules, the Nicaragua country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 12.12° N, 86.24° W
Population: 1,050,000
Country: 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Nicaragua: CST