Current Time in Estelí, Nicaragua

1:47:45 AM

01:47:45

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

America/Managua

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Time zone details

Estelí does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Estelí

Sunrise5:35 AMSolar noon11:33 AMSunset5:31 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for Estelí in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Nicaragua
Administrative area
Estelí Department
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO)

Practical

Languages
Spanish, English
Dialing code
+505
Population
96,422
Elevation
Approximately 833 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
13° 05' N / 86° 21' W
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Clock changes in Estelí

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 56 min43 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning CrescentMoon illumination17%
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 56 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(71.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Crescent (17% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at
Next principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 56 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 56 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 55 min42 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 54 min42 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 54 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 53 min42 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 52 min42 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Estelí

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Time context

Estelí follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Managua

Current time offsetUTC−06:00 (CST)

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nicaragua

  1. Indigenous Resistance Day
  2. Immaculate Conception
  3. Christmas Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Estelí, Nicaragua

Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge airport · Serves Managua108 km south

Source: OurAirports record · MGA / MNMG

About 108 km (66.9 mi) south of Estelí

Scheduled airline service in source data

Toncontín AirportTGUMedium airport · Serves Tegucigalpa, Honduras143 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · TGU / MHTG

About 143 km (88.5 mi) northwest of Estelí

Scheduled airline service in source data

Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge airport · Serves Palmerola, Honduras198 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · XPL / MHPR

About 198 km (123 mi) northwest of Estelí

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Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Estelí in?
Estelí currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Managua.
When is the next clock change in Estelí?
No clock changes are scheduled for Estelí in the next 12 months
Does Estelí observe daylight saving time?
Estelí does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Estelí right now?
Estelí is currently UTC−06:00