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Sunrise and sunset in Panama City, Panama
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:07 AM–6:35 AM and 5:36 PM–6:04 PM
Times are local time in Panama City. Current time in Panama City →
Sunrise and sunset in Panama City through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 3m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 56m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 48m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 5:55 PM | 11h 43m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 38m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 36m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 37m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 39m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 45m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 51m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 57m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 4m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 12m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 19m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 26m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 32m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 37m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 39m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 38m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 36m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 31m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 25m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 17m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 11m |
Calculated for 8.97°N, 79.53°W, including daylight saving time where Panama City uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Panama City this year
- Longest day: June 21 (12h 39m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 36m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:59 AM on May 15
- Latest sunset: 6:43 PM on July 10
Questions
What time is sunrise in Panama City today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:07 AM and sets at 6:04 PM in Panama City, giving 11 hours 57 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Panama City?
The longest day in Panama City in 2026 is June 21, with 12 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Panama City?
The shortest day in Panama City in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Panama City?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:59 AM on May 15, and the latest sunset is 6:43 PM on July 10. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Panama City?
Today, golden hour in Panama City is from sunrise (6:07 AM) to 6:35 AM in the morning, and from 5:36 PM to sunset (6:04 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.