What time zone is Potosí in?

Potosí currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Managua.

What is the UTC offset in Potosí right now?

Potosí is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Potosí, Rivas Department, Nicaragua

8:40:51 PM

20:40:51

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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

America/Managua

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Time zone details

Potosí does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Potosí

Sunrise5:32 AMSolar noon11:37 AMSunset5:42 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +505
Population: 5,222
Elevation: Approximately 63 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 11° 29' N / 85° 51' W

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Clock changes in Potosí

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Solar noon: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 10 min38 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:11 AM – 6:03 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:47 AM – 6:28 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:22 AM – 6:52 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination40%

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:32 AM (east, 87.6°)
Sunset: 5:42 PM (west, 272.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 10 min38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:37 AM (80.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:11 AM – 6:03 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:47 AM – 6:28 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:22 AM – 6:52 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (40% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:01 AM (southeast, 117.9°)
Moonset: 10:35 PM (southwest, 241.5°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, September 17	5:32 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 10 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:32 AM	5:42 PM	12 hr 09 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:32 AM	5:41 PM	12 hr 09 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:32 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 08 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:32 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 07 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	5:32 AM	5:39 PM	12 hr 07 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	5:32 AM	5:38 PM	12 hr 06 min	38 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Nicaragua

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Indigenous Resistance Day
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

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