Current time in
Managua, Nicaragua
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Managua · UTC-06:00 · DST not in effect
About Managua, Nicaragua
The local time in Managua, Nicaragua follows the America/Managua identifier, at present UTC-06:00 (CST). Whether you are lining up a meeting or catching a flight, the second-by-second clock above and the conversion table below keep Managua, Nicaragua time clear at a glance.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Managua
- Abbreviation
- CST
- UTC offset
- UTC-06:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Managua, Nicaragua does not observe daylight saving time.
Managua, Nicaragua vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Managua (this zone) | UTC-06:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Managua, Nicaragua right now? ▾
The current time in Managua, Nicaragua is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Managua time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the UTC offset for Managua, Nicaragua? ▾
Managua, Nicaragua is currently at UTC-06:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Managua, Nicaragua observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Managua, Nicaragua is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Managua, Nicaragua use? ▾
Managua, Nicaragua uses the America/Managua IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.