Time in Nicaragua now:

The current time in Nicaragua follows Central Standard Time (CST) all year round.
Nicaragua does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), so the time remains stable and does not change seasonally.
You can also check the current time page for a global world clock, or use our time converter tool to compare Nicaragua time with other countries.

👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:
IANA Time Zone: America/Managua
UTC Offset: UTC − 6 (Central Standard Time)

Nicaragua Time Zone

Nicaragua uses a single time zone nationwide:

Nicaragua stays on Central Standard Time year-round, with no DST changes.

Daylight Saving Time in Nicaragua

Nicaragua does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
The country experimented with DST briefly in the past, but currently, the time remains fixed at UTC − 6 throughout the year.
This makes scheduling for travel, business, and communication much simpler.

Popular Cities in Nicaragua & Their Time

All major cities in Nicaragua follow the same time zone year-round.

Quick Facts About Nicaragua Time

• Number of Time Zones: 1

• Capital City: Managua

• Default Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)

• DST Observed: ❌ No

• IANA Time Zone ID: America/Managua

• UTC Offset: UTC − 6 (year-round)

Nicaragua is a Central American country bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south.
Its consistent time zone without DST adjustments makes travel and international coordination easier.

For more details, visit
👉 Time in Nicaragua — Wikipedia