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Current Time in Nicaragua

Nicaragua is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. Nicaragua does not observe daylight saving time.

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America/Managua

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Time zone of Nicaragua

Time zoneCentral Standard Time
AbbreviationCST
UTC offsetUTC−6
IANA time zone idAmerica/Managua
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Nicaragua and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York1 hour ahead--:--
Los Angeles2 hours behind--:--
London6 hours ahead--:--
Paris7 hours ahead--:--
Dubai10 hours ahead--:--
India11 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila14 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo15 hours ahead--:--
Sydney17 hours ahead--:--
Toronto1 hour ahead--:--

Daylight saving time in Nicaragua

Nicaragua does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−6 all year, so conversions never shift.

Nicaragua time FAQ

What time is it in Nicaragua right now?

Nicaragua is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Nicaragua, updated every second.

What time zone is Nicaragua in?

Nicaragua is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Managua.

Does Nicaragua observe daylight saving time?

No. Nicaragua stays on UTC−6 all year.

What is the time difference between Nicaragua and New York?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Nicaragua.

Current time in Nicaragua cities

ManaguaLeonChinandegaMasayaMatagalpaEsteli

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.