Current time in Nicaragua

15:42:22

Thursday, October 29, 2026

UTC-6 3 hours behind Brasília Reference: Managua

Time zone of Nicaragua

The time in Nicaragua (Managua) follows the America/Managua time zone, currently UTC-6. 3 hours behind Brasília.

Nicaragua

15:42:22

Brasília

18:42:22

How to call or schedule a meeting with Nicaragua

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 in Nicaragua; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Nicaragua: sunrise today at 05:36 · sunset at 17:20 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Managua
Continent: Central America
Area: 129,494 km² (49,998 sq mi)
Population: about 6 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO)
Languages: Spanish, English
Calling code: +505
Internet domain: .ni

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

Costa Rica same time
Honduras same time

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Nicaragua right now.

More countries: Central America

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Nicaragua?

3 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Nicaragua changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Nicaragua in?

Nicaragua follows America/Managua, currently UTC-6. The reference location is Managua.

Does Nicaragua have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Nicaragua does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Nicaragua from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 15:00 in Nicaragua).

What is the capital of Nicaragua?

The capital of Nicaragua is Managua. The country covers about 129,494 km². Continent: Central America.

What currency and calling code does Nicaragua use?

The currency is the Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO). To call from abroad, dial +505 before the number. Websites use the .ni domain.