Island in Philippines

Current Local Time in Palawan

Current local time and time zone in Palawan, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☁️ 85°F now🕔 3:07 PM local📅 Best: March and April

Current local time in Palawan

3:07 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Manila
UTC offsetUTC+08:00
UTC now7:07 AM
Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset6:19 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:56 AM
Sunset6:19 PM
Daylight12h 23m
Solar noon12:07 PM
Golden hour (am)5:56 AM - 6:56 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:19 PM - 6:19 PM
Blue hour (am)5:26 AM - 5:56 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:19 PM - 6:49 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%
Moonrise2:35 PM
Moonset1:35 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Palawan

TypeIsland
CountryPhilippines
ContinentAsia
Coordinates9°50′5.6″N 118°44′18.2″E (9.8349, 118.7384)
Known forEl Nido lagoons and underground river
Local time3:07 PM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsMarch and April
ClimateTropical

Local time by beach in Palawan

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Summary

Palawan is an island in Philippines. Palawan is an island known for El Nido lagoons and underground river.

Right now it is 85°F (29°C) in Palawan with overcast. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 79°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Palawan is March and April. The climate is tropical. June, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 74°F.

Nearby highlights include Nacpan Beach.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 5.4°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in Palawan today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 9°50′5.6″N 118°44′18.2″E (9.8349, 118.7384)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Palawan?

Palawan is an island in Philippines. Its coordinates are 9.8349, 118.7384. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Palawan right now?

It is currently 85°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Palawan?

March and April offer the most comfortable conditions in Palawan, which has a tropical climate. June, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Palawan in?

Palawan observes Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00). The local time is 3:07 PM.

What are the top things to do in Palawan?

Popular options include Nacpan Beach.

What places are in Palawan?

Palawan covers 1 places in this atlas, including Nacpan Beach.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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