Today in Panama City, Panama, the sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 6:42 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 37m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 170 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Panama City is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Panama City
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Panama City runs from N/A to 6:34 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:12 PM and lasts until 6:42 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Panama City's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Panama City falls exactly at 12:23 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 12.01 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Panama City, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Panama City?
At Panama City's latitude of 8.9824°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.35° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Panama City are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 8.9824, -79.5199. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Panama City (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Panama City versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:04 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 37m |
| 2025 | 6:04 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 37m |
| 2021 | 6:04 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Panama City today?
In Panama City, the sun rises at exactly 6:04 AM and sets at 6:42 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Panama City today?
Today, morning golden hour in Panama City runs from N/A to 6:34 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:12 PM and lasts until 6:40 PM.
Why does sunrise in Panama City shift every day?
At Panama City's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 248.35° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Panama City at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:23 PM when the sun reaches 12.01. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Panama City, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Panama City changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:04 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:04 AM.