What time zone is Gatún in?

Gatún uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Panama.

Does Gatún observe daylight saving time?

No. Gatún uses EST (UTC−5) all year.

Current Time in Gatún, Distrito de Colón, Colón, Panama

2:33:14 AM

02:33:14

Thursday, October 29, 2026

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

America/Panama

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Time zone details

Gatún does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gatún

Sunrise6:08 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset5:57 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Panama
Administrative area: Colón
District: Distrito de Colón
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Panamanian Balboa (PAB)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +507
Population: 1,553
Elevation: Approximately 48 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 9° 17' N / 79° 46' W

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Clock changes in Gatún

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Solar noon: 12:02 PM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 49 min26 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:46 AM – 6:18 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:21 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:57 AM – 7:08 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination83%

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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:08 AM (east, 103.6°)
Sunset: 5:57 PM (west, 256.3°)
Day length: 11 hr 49 min26 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:02 PM (67.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:46 AM – 6:18 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:21 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:57 AM – 7:08 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Moonrise: 9:27 PM (northeast, 62.0°)
Moonset: 9:34 AM (northwest, 298.2°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 29	6:08 AM	5:57 PM	11 hr 49 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:08 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 48 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:08 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 48 min	27 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:08 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 47 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:09 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 47 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:09 AM	5:55 PM	11 hr 47 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:09 AM	5:55 PM	11 hr 46 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Panama

Tue, Nov 3, 2026Separation Day (from Columbia)
Thu, Nov 5, 2026Colón Day
Tue, Nov 10, 2026Primer Grito de Independencia

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gatún in?: Gatún uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Panama.
When is the next clock change in Gatún?: No clock changes are scheduled for Gatún in the next 12 months
Does Gatún observe daylight saving time?: No. Gatún uses EST (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Gatún?: Gatún is UTC−5 all year