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Managua Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Nicaragua
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Managua, Nicaragua, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Managua, Nicaragua, sunrise is at 5:35 AM and sunset is at 5:41 PM (America/Managua). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 11:38 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:03 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:13 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
CST
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:41 AM
Today’s solar times in Managua
Dawn
5:14 AM
Sunrise
5:35 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:03 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:13 PM
Sunset
5:41 PM
Dusk
6:02 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
11:38 AM
Coordinates
12.1328, -86.2504
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 12.1328, longitude -86.2504, and the America/Managua time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Managua over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 5:40 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:35 AM | 5:36 PM | 12h 01m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 5:37 AM | 5:23 PM | 11h 46m |
What these times mean
Managua changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Managua throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:10 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 29m |
| February | 6:08 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 45m |
| March | 5:53 AM | 5:56 PM | 12h 03m |
| April | 5:34 AM | 5:58 PM | 12h 24m |
| May | 5:22 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 41m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 50m |
| July | 5:28 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 46m |
| August | 5:35 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 32m |
| September | 5:35 AM | 5:47 PM | 12h 12m |
| October | 5:35 AM | 5:27 PM | 11h 52m |
| November | 5:43 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 34m |
| December | 5:59 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 25m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:20 AM
May 24
Latest sunset
6:15 PM
July 4
Longest day
12h 50m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 25m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Managua with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2031 | 3:07 PM | 101.1% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 7:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 7:32 AM | 99.1% |
| Jul 12, 2056 | 2:21 PM | 98.8% |
| Jun 11, 2067 | 2:42 PM | 96.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Managua today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Managua, Nicaragua is at 5:35 AM and sunset is at 5:41 PM (America/Managua).
How long is the day in Managua today?
Today in Managua, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Managua?
Morning golden hour in Managua ends at 6:03 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:13 PM.
What time is solar noon in Managua?
Solar noon in Managua is at 11:38 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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