What time zone is San Carlos in?

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

Does San Carlos observe daylight saving time?

No. San Carlos uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in San Carlos, Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua

8:06:41 PM

20:06:41

Saturday, October 24, 2026

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

America/Managua

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Time zone details

San Carlos does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in San Carlos

Sunrise5:29 AMSolar noon11:23 AMSunset5:17 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +505
Population: 13,451
Elevation: Approximately 29 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 11° 07' N / 84° 46' W

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Clock changes in San Carlos

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Solar noon: 11:23 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 48 min34 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:07 AM – 5:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:42 AM – 6:03 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:18 AM – 6:28 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination97%

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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:29 AM (east, 101.9°)
Sunset: 5:17 PM (west, 257.9°)
Day length: 11 hr 48 min34 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:23 AM (66.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 5:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:42 AM – 6:03 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:18 AM – 6:28 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:08 PM (east, 80.5°)
Moonset: 3:56 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	5:29 AM	5:17 PM	11 hr 48 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:29 AM	5:16 PM	11 hr 47 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	5:29 AM	5:16 PM	11 hr 47 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	5:29 AM	5:15 PM	11 hr 46 min	33 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	5:29 AM	5:15 PM	11 hr 46 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:30 AM	5:15 PM	11 hr 45 min	32 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:30 AM	5:14 PM	11 hr 45 min	32 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 San Carlos in?: San Carlos uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Managua.
When is the next clock change in San Carlos?: No clock changes are scheduled for San Carlos in the next 12 months
Does San Carlos observe daylight saving time?: No. San Carlos uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of San Carlos?: San Carlos is UTC−6 all year