What time zone is Santa María in?

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

What is the UTC offset in Santa María right now?

Santa María is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Santa María, Nueva Segovia Department, Nicaragua

7:06:36 PM

19:06:36

Friday, September 25, 2026

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

America/Managua

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Time zone details

Santa María does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Santa María

Sunrise5:36 AMSolar noon11:38 AMSunset5:40 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +505
Population: 720
Elevation: Approximately 777 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 13° 44' N / 86° 42' W

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Clock changes in Santa María

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:36 AM
Solar noon: 11:38 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 04 min45 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:14 AM – 6:01 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:50 AM – 6:26 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:25 AM – 6:51 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:36 AM (east, 90.8°)
Sunset: 5:40 PM (west, 269.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 04 min45 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:38 AM (75.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 6:01 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:50 AM – 6:26 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:25 AM – 6:51 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:02 PM (east, 90.6°)
Moonset: 4:34 AM (west, 266.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	5:36 AM	5:40 PM	12 hr 04 min	45 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	5:36 AM	5:39 PM	12 hr 03 min	46 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:36 AM	5:39 PM	12 hr 03 min	45 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:36 AM	5:38 PM	12 hr 02 min	46 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:36 AM	5:37 PM	12 hr 01 min	45 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:36 AM	5:36 PM	12 hr 00 min	46 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:36 AM	5:36 PM	12 hr 00 min	45 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 Santa María in?: Santa María currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Managua.
When is the next clock change in Santa María?: No clock changes are scheduled for Santa María in the next 12 months
Does Santa María observe daylight saving time?: Santa María does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Santa María right now?: Santa María is currently UTC−06:00