Current local time in Panama City, Panama
EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time
About Panama City
Panama City, Panamá, Panama uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Panama), currently UTC-05:00. It is the capital of Panama. Population: about 408,168.
| Country: | Panama |
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| State / region: | Panamá |
| Coordinates: | 9°00′N / 79°31′W |
| Population: | 408,168 |
| Currency: | Panamanian balboa (PAB) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +507 |
Time zone in Panama City
| IANA time zone: | America/Panama |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Panama City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Panama City today
| Sunrise: | 06:06 |
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| Sunset: | 17:59 |
| Solar noon: | 12:02 |
| Day length: | 11h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:44 – 18:20 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Panama City
- London−6 hPanama City is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hPanama City is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hPanama City is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Panama City time
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City uses the IANA time zone America/Panama (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?
Panama City does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Panama City and London?
Right now Panama City is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Panama City and New York?
Right now Panama City is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.