Timezones in Nicaragua 
Nicaragua Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Nicaragua from anywhere in the world. Nicaragua follows a single official timezone: CST (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Nicaragua
Central Standard Time
Thursday, April 23, 2026
08:51:04 PM
Nicaragua Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Nicaragua, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Managua | CST | Central Standard Time | UTC-06:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 5 Cities in Nicaragua
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Managua Managua Department, Nicaragua | 08:51:04 PM | Thu, Apr 23 | America/Managua | 973,087 |
| 2 | León León Department, Nicaragua | 08:51:04 PM | Thu, Apr 23 | America/Managua | 144,538 |
| 3 | Masaya Masaya Department, Nicaragua | 08:51:04 PM | Thu, Apr 23 | America/Managua | 130,113 |
| 4 | Chinandega Chinandega Department, Nicaragua | 08:51:04 PM | Thu, Apr 23 | America/Managua | 126,387 |
| 5 | Matagalpa Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua | 08:51:04 PM | Thu, Apr 23 | America/Managua | 109,089 |