Nicaragua facts
| Capital | Managua |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Central America |
| Area | 130,373 km² · 50,337 sq mi · 32,215,820 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Nicaraguan |
| Currency | Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO) |
| Time zone | America/Managua · UTC−6 · 1:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +505 |
| Internet domain | .ni |
| Capital coordinates | 12.1328, -86.2504 |
Time difference
Managua is on UTC−6 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 a.m. |
| London | 7:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 6:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Nicaragua is about 1.4% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Nicaragua is about 53.7% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Managua to Washington, D.C.: about 3,112 km (1,934 mi) as the crow flies.
- Managua to London: about 8,688 km (5,399 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Nicaragua shares land borders with 2 countries: Costa Rica, Honduras.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
How big is Nicaragua?
Nicaragua covers about 130,373 km² (50,337 sq mi), ranking 96 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.4% of the size of the United States. It is about 53.7% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Nicaragua in?
Managua uses UTC−6 (America/Managua) today. When it is noon in Managua, it is 2:00 p.m. in New York and 7:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Nicaragua use?
Nicaragua uses the Nicaraguan Córdoba (NIO).
What is the country code for Nicaragua?
The international calling code is +505. From the United States dial 011 505 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 505.
What language is spoken in Nicaragua?
Official or national language: Spanish.