Nicaragua Time Now - Current Time in Nicaragua

What Time Is It in Nicaragua Right Now?

ManaguaNorth America

Current Time

06:12:58 PM
Friday, December 12, 2025
CSTAmerica/Managua

Country Information

Population

6.7 million

Capital

Managua

Area

130,373 km²

Currency

Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO)

Language

Spanish

Time Zone Details

Timezone

America/Managua

UTC Offset

CST

Current Status

Night Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Nicaragua

Long Name

Republic of Nicaragua

Abbreviations

NI, NIC

Global Time Comparison

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Nicaragua
06:12:58 PM
New York
07:12:58 PM
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London
12:12:58 AM
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Paris
01:12:58 AM
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Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
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Sydney
11:12:58 AM
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04:12:58 AM
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Singapore
08:12:58 AM
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Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
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Business Hours (9am-5pm)
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Nicaragua Public Holidays 2025

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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Honduras is same time, Costa Rica is same time.

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Cities in Nicaragua

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ChinandegaFri 06:12:58 PM
LeónFri 06:12:58 PM
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ManaguaFri 06:12:58 PM
MasayaFri 06:12:58 PM
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MatagalpaFri 06:12:58 PM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Nicaragua

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for Managua. Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) is maintained year-round.

Time Zone History

Nicaragua adopted permanent UTC-6, maintaining Central Standard Time without daylight saving time. The country chose year-round consistency for its agricultural economy. The time zone facilitates coordination with Central American neighbors and US markets during winter months, crucial for coffee, beef, and gold exports.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Nicaraguan daily life blends indigenous, Spanish colonial, and revolutionary influences. The workday typically runs 8 AM-5 PM. Spanish is official language. Lake Nicaragua and volcanic landscape dominate geography and culture. Coffee harvest (November-March) structures rural timing. Gallo pinto (rice and beans) is daily staple. Baseball is national sport unlike soccer-dominated neighbors. Poetry and literary culture is nationally significant. Markets remain central social spaces. Political history affects contemporary patterns.

Why People Check Nicaragua Time

Many users search Nicaragua time to organize:

  • Coffee export coordination (specialty coffee growing)
  • Gold mining operations
  • Beef and agricultural export timing
  • Tourism planning to colonial cities and beaches
  • Textile manufacturing
  • Regional Central American trade

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Interesting Facts

Nicaragua is home to the largest lake in Central America, Lake Nicaragua.

The country has the world's largest collection of ancient petroglyphs.

Nicaragua is famous for its beautiful colonial cities and architecture.

The country is home to the world's largest collection of ancient pottery.

Nicaragua is famous for its coffee production and traditional crafts.