Managua, Nicaragua
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Time in Managua, Nicaragua right now
Managua is the capital of Nicaragua. Clocks follow the America/Managua time zone, UTC-6, with no clock changes recorded for 2026 under current rules.
About 973,087 people set their clocks to this time in Managua alone.
Live clock for Managua
Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Managua time compared with UTC
Managua runs UTC-6 throughout 2026 under current rules. When it is 12:00 UTC the clock in Managua reads 06:00.
These examples use January 15 and July 15, 2026. Where clocks change, other dates can use a different offset. Use the live converter for your exact date.
| UTC | Managua |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 18:00 previous day |
| 03:00 | 21:00 previous day |
| 06:00 | 00:00 |
| 09:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 06:00 |
| 15:00 | 09:00 |
| 18:00 | 12:00 |
| 21:00 | 15:00 |
When the clocks change in Managua
No clock changes are recorded for Managua in 2026 or 2027 under the time zone rules used for this build. The listed zones keep their UTC offsets during these years. Governments can revise these rules; future dates are projections.
Time difference from Managua
| City | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 1 hour ahead of Managua | 2 hours ahead of Managua |
| London | 6 hours ahead of Managua | 7 hours ahead of Managua |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead of Managua | 8 hours ahead of Managua |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead of Managua | 10 hours ahead of Managua |
| Mumbai | 11:30 hours ahead of Managua | 11:30 hours ahead of Managua |
| Singapore | 14 hours ahead of Managua | 14 hours ahead of Managua |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead of Managua | 15 hours ahead of Managua |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead of Managua | 16 hours ahead of Managua |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind Managua | 1 hour behind Managua |
| Sao Paulo | 3 hours ahead of Managua | 3 hours ahead of Managua |
Sunrise and sunset in Managua through the year
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 05:48 | 17:55 | 12 h 07 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 05:21 | 18:12 | 12 h 50 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 05:34 | 17:41 | 12 h 07 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 06:00 | 17:25 | 11 h 25 m |
Computed for Managua's own coordinates with standard NOAA solar equations. Full twilight and golden hour detail lives on the Managua sunrise and sunset page.
Common questions about time in Managua
What time zone is Managua in?
Managua uses the America/Managua time zone: UTC-6 (CST) in January and throughout 2026 under current rules.
Does Managua change its clocks in 2026?
No clock changes are recorded for Managua in 2026. It keeps UTC-6 under current rules.
What is the time difference between Managua and New York City?
In January, New York City is 1 hour ahead of Managua; in July it is 2 hours ahead of Managua. The table above lists more cities.
City data from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Live times come from your browser's IANA time zone data; sun times use standard NOAA solar equations at Managua's coordinates.