What time zone is San Juan in?

San Juan currently uses Eastern Standard Time (EST). Its IANA time zone is America/Panama.

What is the UTC offset in San Juan right now?

San Juan is currently UTC−05:00

Current Time in San Juan, Distrito de San Lorenzo, Chiriquí Province, Panama

11:25:37 AM

11:25:37

Friday, September 25, 2026

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Panama

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Time zone details

San Juan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in San Juan

Sunrise6:16 AMSolar noon12:19 PMSunset6:22 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Panama
Administrative area: Chiriquí Province
District: Distrito de San Lorenzo
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Panamanian Balboa (PAB)

Practical

Languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +507
Elevation: Approximately 29 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 8° 16' N / 81° 59' W

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Clock changes in San Juan

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Solar noon: 12:19 PM
Sunset: 6:22 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 05 min28 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:55 AM – 6:43 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:31 AM – 7:07 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:07 AM – 7:31 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Friday, September 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:16 AM (east, 90.8°)
Sunset: 6:22 PM (west, 269.0°)
Day length: 12 hr 05 min28 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:19 PM (80.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:55 AM – 6:43 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:31 AM – 7:07 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:07 AM – 7:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:42 PM (east, 90.7°)
Moonset: 5:16 AM (west, 266.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 25	6:16 AM	6:22 PM	12 hr 05 min	28 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	6:16 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 05 min	27 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	6:16 AM	6:21 PM	12 hr 04 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	6:16 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 04 min	27 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	6:16 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 04 min	27 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	6:16 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 03 min	27 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	6:16 AM	6:18 PM	12 hr 03 min	27 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Panama

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Separation Day (from Columbia)
Tue, Nov 10, 2026Primer Grito de Independencia
Sat, Nov 28, 2026Independence Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is San Juan in?: San Juan currently uses Eastern Standard Time (EST). Its IANA time zone is America/Panama.
When is the next clock change in San Juan?: No clock changes are scheduled for San Juan in the next 12 months
Does San Juan observe daylight saving time?: San Juan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in San Juan right now?: San Juan is currently UTC−05:00