What time zone is San José in?

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

Does San José observe daylight saving time?

No. San José uses EST (UTC−5) all year.

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

11:55:02 PM

23:55:02

Wednesday, October 28, 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

Sunrise6:07 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset5:57 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

Country 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

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Solar noon: 12:02 PM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 50 min25 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:46 AM – 6:19 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:21 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:56 AM – 7:08 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination91%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:07 AM (east, 103.2°)
Sunset: 5:57 PM (west, 256.6°)
Day length: 11 hr 50 min25 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:02 PM (67.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:46 AM – 6:19 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:21 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:56 AM – 7:08 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:23 PM (northeast, 62.3°)
Moonset: 8:28 AM (northwest, 296.8°)
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
Wednesday, October 28	6:07 AM	5:57 PM	11 hr 50 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:07 AM	5:57 PM	11 hr 49 min	26 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:08 AM	5:57 PM	11 hr 49 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:08 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 49 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:08 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 48 min	25 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:08 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 48 min	24 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:08 AM	5:56 PM	11 hr 47 min	24 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 San José in?: San José uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) all year. 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?: No. San José uses EST (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of San José?: San José is UTC−5 all year