What time zone is Posoltega in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Posoltega right now?

Posoltega is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Posoltega, Chinandega Department, Nicaragua

7:55:32 AM

07:55:32

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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

America/Managua

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Time zone details

Posoltega does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Posoltega

Sunrise5:37 AMSolar noon11:42 AMSunset5:48 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +505
Population: 6,403
Elevation: Approximately 73 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 12° 32' N / 86° 58' W

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Clock changes in Posoltega

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:37 AM
Solar noon: 11:42 AM
Sunset: 5:48 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 11 min41 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:15 AM – 6:09 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:51 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:26 AM – 6:58 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination30%

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:37 AM (east, 87.2°)
Sunset: 5:48 PM (west, 272.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 11 min41 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:42 AM (79.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:15 AM – 6:09 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:51 AM – 6:33 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:26 AM – 6:58 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:15 AM (southeast, 115.9°)
Moonset: 9:48 PM (southwest, 242.9°)
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
Wednesday, September 16	5:37 AM	5:48 PM	12 hr 11 min	41 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:37 AM	5:47 PM	12 hr 10 min	41 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:37 AM	5:46 PM	12 hr 10 min	42 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:37 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 09 min	41 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:37 AM	5:45 PM	12 hr 08 min	42 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:37 AM	5:44 PM	12 hr 07 min	41 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	5:37 AM	5:43 PM	12 hr 07 min	42 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 Posoltega in?: Posoltega currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Managua.
When is the next clock change in Posoltega?: No clock changes are scheduled for Posoltega in the next 12 months
Does Posoltega observe daylight saving time?: Posoltega does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Posoltega right now?: Posoltega is currently UTC−06:00