Current Local Time in Managua
Managua, Nicaragua (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Managua is located in the America/Managua timezone in Nicaragua.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ManaguaData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Managua
☀️Climate
Tropical with dry season (November-April) and wet season. Hot year-round (27-35°C).
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📍About Managua Time Zone
Managua is located in the America/Managua time zone (UTC-6). As a major metropolitan city in Nicaragua, Managua serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Managua is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Managua, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Managua does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-6.
Managua has a population of approximately 1.0M. The local currency is the Nicaraguan Córdoba (C$). To call Managua from abroad, use the country code +505 2. The primary language spoken is Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Managua time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Managua ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Managua Time
- • Time Zone: America/Managua (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Nicaragua (NI)
- • Coordinates: 12.13°, -86.25°
- • Calling Code: +505 2