Sunrise and Sunset in Panama City Today
In Panama City, Panama, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 06:06 and sets at 18:05. The day length is 11h 59m. Solar noon is reached at 12:05.
Panama City: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Panama City at 12:06 – 6 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on May 27 at 05:57, the latest on January 28 at 06:39.
The sun sets earliest on November 14 at 17:54 and latest on July 12 at 18:42.
The longest day of the year has 1 h 3 min more daylight than the shortest.
Panama City through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:37 | 18:17 | 11 h 40 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Feb | 06:36 | 18:27 | 11 h 51 min | west-southwest 258° |
| Mar | 06:24 | 18:29 | 12 h 4 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:08 | 18:27 | 12 h 19 min | west 280° |
| May | 05:58 | 18:30 | 12 h 32 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Jun | 05:59 | 18:38 | 12 h 39 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jul | 06:06 | 18:41 | 12 h 36 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Aug | 06:10 | 18:34 | 12 h 25 min | west-northwest 284° |
| Sep | 06:08 | 18:18 | 12 h 10 min | west 273° |
| Oct | 06:05 | 18:01 | 11 h 56 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:11 | 17:54 | 11 h 43 min | west-southwest 251° |
| Dec | 06:25 | 18:01 | 11 h 36 min | west-southwest 247° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (294°) in June, west-southwest (247°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 47° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Panama City
Morning: 05:53–06:33 · Evening: 17:37–18:18
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Panama City, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:53 to 06:33. The evening golden hour extends from 17:37 to 18:18. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Panama City
Morning: 05:45–05:53 · Evening: 18:18–18:26
The Blue Hour in Panama City offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:45 to 05:53, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:18 to 18:26, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Panama City
Panama City is located at a latitude of 8.98° and a longitude of -79.52°. The city is in the America/Panama timezone. Being in the tropics, Panama City has almost the same day length all year round: sunrise and sunset shift by only a few minutes between the seasons, and twilight is short because the sun rises and sets steeply.
Seasons & Daylight in Panama City
Spring brings 12h 7m of daylight to Panama City around the equinox – almost the same as in any other season. Close to the equator the length of the day barely changes; rainy and dry seasons shape the year more than daylight does.
Even the longest days in Panama City last only about 12h 39m. At some point of the year the midday sun stands almost vertically overhead, so shadows nearly disappear at noon.
Around the equinox Panama City has 12h 7m of daylight. Sunrise and sunset stay at nearly the same time all year, and the golden hour is short because the sun climbs and sinks steeply.
The shortest days in Panama City still offer 11h 36m of daylight – only a little less than in summer. There is no dark season here: the sun stays high and the midday light is intense all year.
On the same latitude as Panama City
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Panama City (9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 59m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
Explore More
Questions about the sun in Panama City
When does the sun rise in Panama City today?
Today the sun rises in Panama City at 06:06 and sets at 18:06.
How long is the day in Panama City today?
The day lasts 12h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Panama City today?
In the morning from 05:53–06:33, in the evening from 17:38–18:18.
When is the longest day in Panama City?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 12h 39m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 11h 36m.
When does it get dark in Panama City today?
It is dark from 18:27, fully dark from 19:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Panama City. All times are in local time. How it is calculated