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Colón, Panama

Colón Province observes Panama time, a constant UTC−5 offset. Colón city, the Canal’s Caribbean approaches, and communities elsewhere in the province use one clock without daylight saving changes.

Colon, Panama

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Friday, 4 September 2026

UTC−5 · America/Panama

Time and sun data for Colon — the largest city of Colón

The sun in Colon

Sunrise 06:12 Solar noon 12:20 Sunset 18:28 Daylight 12 h 16 min Night 11 h 44 min Civil twilight 05:51 – 18:49

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Current time in Colón, Panama

Colón is five hours behind UTC in all seasons. Although the time is commonly labeled EST, Panama does not follow the seasonal clock practices of the United States or Canada. America/Panama is therefore the clearest setting for phones, computers, and calendar services.

The fixed offset is especially useful around transport operations, but international schedules still need careful conversion. A vessel, airline, or caller may use UTC or a foreign local zone. Always distinguish the time of the event from the time displayed at the other endpoint.

The canal connects oceans; fortunately, it does not ask clocks to change zones halfway through.

Colón city and other provincial centers

Colón city is the province’s main urban center and capital. Nearby Cristóbal forms part of the wider urban and port setting. Other significant communities include Cativá, Sabanitas, Puerto Pilón, and Portobelo. Population comparisons depend on whether municipal limits or broader built-up areas are counted.

Colón, the provincial capital and principal city Cristóbal, associated with the port and Canal area Cativá and Sabanitas, communities east of Colón city Puerto Pilón, on the Caribbean side of the province

Portobelo, farther along the Caribbean coast All these places share UTC−5. Choosing a specific community remains important because a general search for “Colón” may refer to the city or the province. The distinction affects coordinates, sunrise calculations, and weather, though not the time-zone offset.

Caribbean sunrise and daily light

Sunrise times in Colón are displayed in local Panama time and change gradually with the date. A result centered on Colón city may differ slightly from one for Portobelo or a western district. The region’s coast, hills, and dense vegetation can alter the moment direct sunlight reaches an observer.

Heavy cloud can make a calculated sunrise visually uneventful. Astronomical data tells when the Sun crosses the defined horizon; it does not predict visibility. For port work, travel, or photography, pair the daily solar value with twilight information and a current weather forecast.

Check whether the page is centered on Colón city or the province. Use the intended local date for the calculation. Consult civil dawn when activity starts before sunrise. Keep operational schedules in their stated zone rather than guessing.

Questions and answers

Does Colón observe daylight saving time?: No. It remains on UTC−5 throughout the year.
Is Colón city on a different time from Panama City?: No. Both cities use the same national time zone.
Can I use a fixed EST setting for Colón?: A fixed UTC−5 setting can show the right hour, but America/Panama is clearer and avoids confusion with places that use seasonal rules.