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8 hours earlier
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Current time, time zone and cities in Nicaragua
It is now 18:25 in Nicaragua. Nicaragua is currently 8 hours behind time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
It is currently evening in Nicaragua.
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Time zone
America/Managua
UTC-6
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Sunrise (reference: capital of Nicaragua)
05:30
Sunset (reference: capital of Nicaragua)
17:24
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The other side of the world
The point directly opposite Nicaragua on Earth is in the Indian Ocean. Based on its longitude, the local solar time there is now . At that point it is currently daytime. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 13.0° S, 95.0° E.
On the open sea there is not always an official local time zone. We therefore use local solar time based on longitude.
Time zone
Nicaragua does not use daylight saving time. The UTC offset therefore stays the same all year.
The sun today
Today the sun reaches its highest point in Nicaragua around 11:27. That is about 33 minutes before 12:00.
Local time and time zone — key facts
Nicaragua uses the IANA time zone America/Managua (UTC-6).
This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at 05:30 and sets at 17:24. Day length is 11 hours and 54 minutes.
Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 8 hours earlier.
Best time to call
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time.
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Frequently asked questions about Nicaragua
What time is it now in Nicaragua?
It is currently 18:25 in Nicaragua. It is evening there now.
What is the time difference with Nicaragua?
Nicaragua is currently 8 hours earlier relative to your local time. The clock runs behind time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Nicaragua in?
Nicaragua uses the time zone America/Managua (UTC-6).
What time does the sun rise in Nicaragua?
Today the sun rises in Nicaragua at 05:30.
What time does the sun set in Nicaragua?
Today the sun sets in Nicaragua at 17:24.
What is the best time to call someone in Nicaragua?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Nicaragua. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
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