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
Saturday, January 17, 2026
01:21:02 AM
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 | 01:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Managua | 973,087 |
| 2 | León León Department, Nicaragua | 01:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Managua | 144,538 |
| 3 | Masaya Masaya Department, Nicaragua | 01:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Managua | 130,113 |
| 4 | Chinandega Chinandega Department, Nicaragua | 01:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Managua | 126,387 |
| 5 | Matagalpa Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua | 01:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Managua | 109,089 |