What time zone is Esquipulas in?

Esquipulas uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Managua.

Does Esquipulas observe daylight saving time?

No. Esquipulas uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in Esquipulas, Municipio de Esquipulas, Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua

7:57:29 PM

19:57:29

Saturday, October 24, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Managua

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Time zone details

Esquipulas does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Esquipulas

Sunrise5:34 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset5:19 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Nicaragua
Administrative area: Matagalpa Department
District: Municipio de Esquipulas
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +505
Elevation: Approximately 522 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 12° 39' N / 85° 47' W

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Clock changes in Esquipulas

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Solar noon: 11:27 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 45 min38 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:13 AM – 5:41 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:48 AM – 6:06 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:23 AM – 6:31 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination97%

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:34 AM (east, 102.0°)
Sunset: 5:19 PM (west, 257.9°)
Day length: 11 hr 45 min38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:27 AM (65.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:13 AM – 5:41 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:48 AM – 6:06 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:23 AM – 6:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:11 PM (east, 80.5°)
Moonset: 4:01 AM (west, 276.3°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 24	5:34 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 45 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:34 AM	5:19 PM	11 hr 44 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	5:35 AM	5:18 PM	11 hr 44 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	5:35 AM	5:18 PM	11 hr 43 min	37 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:35 AM	5:18 PM	11 hr 42 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:35 AM	5:17 PM	11 hr 42 min	36 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:36 AM	5:17 PM	11 hr 41 min	37 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nicaragua

Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Esquipulas in?: Esquipulas uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Managua.
When is the next clock change in Esquipulas?: No clock changes are scheduled for Esquipulas in the next 12 months
Does Esquipulas observe daylight saving time?: No. Esquipulas uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Esquipulas?: Esquipulas is UTC−6 all year