What time zone is La Palma in?

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

What is the UTC offset in La Palma right now?

La Palma is currently UTC−05:00

Current Time in La Palma, Distrito de Chepigana, Darién, Panama

12:09:33 AM

00:09:33

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

America/Panama

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Time zone details

La Palma does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in La Palma

Sunrise6:00 AMSolar noon11:58 AMSunset5:56 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Panama
Administrative area: Darién
District: Distrito de Chepigana
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Panamanian Balboa (PAB)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, English
Dialing code: +507
Population: 1,728
Elevation: Approximately 4 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 8° 24' N / 78° 08' W

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Clock changes in La Palma

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Solar noon: 11:58 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 56 min27 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:38 AM – 6:17 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:14 AM – 6:41 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:50 AM – 7:06 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination24%

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:00 AM (east, 98.6°)
Sunset: 5:56 PM (west, 261.2°)
Day length: 11 hr 56 min27 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:58 AM (72.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:38 AM – 6:17 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:14 AM – 6:41 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:50 AM – 7:06 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:05 AM (southeast, 118.1°)
Moonset: 9:53 PM (southwest, 241.8°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 15	6:00 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 56 min	27 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 16	6:00 AM	5:55 PM	11 hr 56 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:00 AM	5:55 PM	11 hr 55 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:00 AM	5:55 PM	11 hr 55 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:00 AM	5:54 PM	11 hr 55 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:00 AM	5:54 PM	11 hr 54 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:00 AM	5:53 PM	11 hr 54 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)
Tue, Nov 10, 2026Primer Grito de Independencia
Sat, Nov 28, 2026Independence Day

Frequently asked questions

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