🇳🇮 What Time Zone Is Nicaragua In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC-06:00IANA: America/Managua
Nicaragua time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | America/Managua |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−6 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−6 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Nicaragua and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 6 hours behind | 6 hours behind |
| London | 6 hours behind | 7 hours behind |
| New York | 1 hour behind | 2 hours behind |
| India (IST) | 11 hours 30 minutes behind | 11 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 15 hours behind | 15 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Nicaragua is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Nicaragua time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Nicaragua use?
Nicaragua uses America/Managua. Its offset is UTC−6 in January and the same in July.
Does Nicaragua observe daylight saving time?
No. Nicaragua does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Managua stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Nicaragua and New York?
In January Nicaragua is 1 hour behind New York; in July it is 2 hours behind New York.
What is the time difference between Nicaragua and India?
In January Nicaragua is 11 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 11 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.