Country in North America

Current Local Time in Nicaragua

Current local time and time zone in Nicaragua, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 78°F now🕔 11:55 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March and December👥 7 million

Current local time in Nicaragua

11:55 PM
Monday, September 21, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Managua
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now5:55 AM
Sunrise5:33 AM
Sunset5:41 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:33 AM
Sunset5:41 PM
Daylight12h 8m
Solar noon11:37 AM
Golden hour (am)5:33 AM - 6:33 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:41 PM - 5:41 PM
Blue hour (am)5:03 AM - 5:33 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:41 PM - 6:11 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 73%
Moonrise2:15 PM
Moonset1:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Nicaragua

TypeCountry
ContinentNorth America
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates12°6′53.6″N 86°14′10.3″W (12.1149, -86.2362)
CapitalManagua
Population7.000.000
Area50.337 sq mi
ISO codeNI
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3NIC
CurrencyNicaraguan cordoba (NIO)
LanguagesSpanish
Calling code+505
Time zoneAmerica/Managua
Local time11:55 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March and December
ClimateTropical

Summary

Nicaragua is a country in North America. Nicaragua is a country in North America with its capital at Managua. It has a population of about 7 million. The capital is Managua.

Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Nicaragua with overcast. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 74°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Nicaragua is January, February, March and December. The climate is tropical. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 74°F.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for September. The forecast high of 81°F is 7.6°F below the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Nicaragua today at 9.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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Coordinates: 12°6′53.6″N 86°14′10.3″W (12.1149, -86.2362)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nicaragua?

Nicaragua is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 12.1149, -86.2362. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Nicaragua right now?

It is currently 78°F (26°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Nicaragua?

January, February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Nicaragua, which has a tropical climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Nicaragua in?

Nicaragua observes America/Managua (UTC-06:00). The local time is 11:55 PM.

How many people live in Nicaragua?

Nicaragua has a population of approximately 7 million.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated September 21, 2026 at 11:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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