What time zone is San José in?

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

What is the UTC offset in San José right now?

San José is currently UTC−05:00

Current Time in San José, Distrito de Arraiján, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama

1:11:37 PM

13:11:37

Sunday, September 13, 2026

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

America/Panama

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Time zone details

San José does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in San José

Sunrise6:09 AMSolar noon12:14 PMSunset6:20 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Panama
Administrative area: Panamá Oeste Province
District: Distrito de Arraiján
Place type: Neighborhood or section
Country currency: Panamanian Balboa (PAB)

Practical

Languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +507
Population: 3,982
Elevation: Approximately 21 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 8° 55' N / 79° 44' W

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Clock changes in San José

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Solar noon: 12:14 PM
Sunset: 6:20 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 11 min29 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:48 AM – 6:41 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:23 AM – 7:05 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:59 AM – 7:30 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination8%

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Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:09 AM (east, 86.1°)
Sunset: 6:20 PM (west, 273.7°)
Day length: 12 hr 11 min29 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:14 PM (84.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:48 AM – 6:41 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:23 AM – 7:05 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:59 AM – 7:30 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:06 AM (east, 102.0°)
Moonset: 8:10 PM (west, 255.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, September 13	6:09 AM	6:20 PM	12 hr 11 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 14	6:09 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 11 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	6:08 AM	6:19 PM	12 hr 10 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	6:08 AM	6:18 PM	12 hr 10 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	6:08 AM	6:17 PM	12 hr 09 min	29 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	6:08 AM	6:17 PM	12 hr 09 min	30 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	6:08 AM	6:16 PM	12 hr 08 min	29 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 José in?: San José currently uses Eastern Standard Time (EST). Its IANA time zone is America/Panama.
When is the next clock change in San José?: No clock changes are scheduled for San José in the next 12 months
Does San José observe daylight saving time?: San José does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in San José right now?: San José is currently UTC−05:00