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Current Date And Time In Platanillo, Panama

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:39:27 EST
State: Darién
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
District: Santa Fe

🌎 Platanillo, Darién, Panama – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Platanillo, a city in Darién, Panama in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Platanillo — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Platanillo, Darién Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NamePlatanillo
District / CountySanta Fe
StateDarién
CountryPanama
ContinentNorth America
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+507
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.pa
Elevation
In Meter100
In Feet328
GPS Coordinates
Latitude8.82
Longitude-78.38
Decimal Degrees (DD)8.82° N 78.383° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)8° 49' 11" N 78° 22' 58" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)8° 49.18' N 78° 22.96' W
Location Context
Distance to Darién Capital53 km South-Southeast of La Palma
Nearest City in Another CountryCapurganá, Colombia (116 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-05:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 06:04 AM
Sunset🌅 06:32 PM
Day Length12h 28m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Panama

Platanillo – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Platanillo, Darién

Platanillo is a city situated in Darién, Panama, within North America. It falls under Santa Fe, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Platanillo as a Sub-District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Darién

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Platanillo

The latitude and longitude of Platanillo pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 100 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Platanillo on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Platanillo

Platanillo runs on UTC -05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Platanillo

Payments and pricing in Platanillo run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Platanillo exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Platanillo

To ring a number in Platanillo from outside Panama, dial +507 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Platanillo and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Platanillo's Standing Within Darién

It lies about 53 km South-Southeast of La Palma, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Darién market. › Cities near Platanillo

📊 How This Platanillo Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Platanillo into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Platanillo to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Darién market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Platanillo. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Platanillo

🏛 Which state and district is Platanillo in?

Platanillo sits within Santa Fe, is part of Darién in Panama. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Platanillo in?

Platanillo keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:04 AM and sets around 06:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Platanillo?

Businesses and shops in Platanillo price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Platanillo currency page.

📍 How far is Platanillo from the state capital?

Platanillo is about 53 km South-Southeast of La Palma, the capital of Darién. See cities near Platanillo for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Platanillo lands you closest to Capurganá, Colombia, about 116 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Platanillo sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.