What time is it in Managua right now?

Managua is on America/Managua, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Managua in?

Managua uses the IANA time zone America/Managua, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Managua observe daylight saving time?

No. Managua stays on UTC−6 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in Managua today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:34 AM and sets at about 6:08 PM local time in Managua, giving roughly 12h 35m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 11:52 AM.

Nicaragua · Managua Department

Current local time in Managua

Managua keeps time on the America/Managua zone, currently UTC−6. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Managua, Managua Department

03:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−6

Managua time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Managua
Current UTC offset: UTC−6
Daylight saving: Not observed
Next clock change: None in the next 14 months
Country: Nicaragua
Region: Managua Department
Coordinates: 12.13°, -86.25°
Population: 973,087
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Managua today

Computed from Managua's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Solar noon: 11:52 AM
Day length: 12h 35m
Civil dawn: 5:07 AM
Civil dusk: 6:35 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:00 AM
Golden hour begins: 5:42 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Managua time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Managua is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	1h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	7h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	10h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	15h behind

Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.

Working with Managua time

Scheduling across America/Managua is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Managua and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Managua.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while Managua does not.Add to your boardKeep Managua beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Managua offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Managua baked in, not guessed.

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Managuatime — questions & answers

What time is it in Managua right now?: Managua is on America/Managua, currently UTC−6. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Managua in?: Managua uses the IANA time zone America/Managua, which is UTC−6 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Managua observe daylight saving time?: No. Managua stays on UTC−6 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in Managua today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:34 AM and sets at about 6:08 PM local time in Managua, giving roughly 12h 35m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 11:52 AM.