Time in Nicaragua
All of Nicaragua is on Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6).
- Time zones
- 1
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Capital
- Managua
- IANA time zone
- America/Managua
Nicaragua doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
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Time difference from Nicaragua
Upcoming public holidays in Nicaragua
Time in cities in Nicaragua
| ManaguaManagua | CST | |
| LeónLeón | CST | |
| MasayaMasaya | CST | |
| ChinandegaChinandega | CST |
Questions
How many time zones does Nicaragua have?
Nicaragua has one time zone: Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6).
Does Nicaragua have daylight saving time?
Nicaragua doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Sunday 11 October 2026