Current local time in Panama CityPanamá, Panama
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America/PanamaUTC−5
Panama City keeps Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) all year, with no daylight saving. Its IANA time zone is America/Panama.
Daylight saving time in Panama City
Panama City does not observe daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year, so its difference from places that do change their clocks — most of Europe and North America — shifts by an hour twice a year, even though nothing changes locally.
Cities on the same time as Panama City
These places show the same clock as Panama City every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In Panama
- In other countries
Lima (Peru), Bogotá (Colombia), Quito (Ecuador), Kingston (Jamaica), Cancún (Mexico), Winnipeg (Canada), Rio Branco (Brazil), George Town (Cayman Islands)
Panama City time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Panama
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Next clock change
- None in the next 14 months
- Country
- Panama
- Region
- Panamá
- Coordinates
- 8.99°, -79.52°
- Population
- 408,168
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Panama City today
Computed from Panama City's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Panama City time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Panama City is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 9h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 16h behind |
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Panama City time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Panama City right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Panama City, updated every second from your device's clock. Panama City keeps Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) all year, with no daylight saving.
- What time zone is Panama City in?
- Panama City is in the IANA time zone America/Panama: Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) all year, with no daylight saving.
- Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?
- No. Panama City stays on UTC−5 all year, so its difference from places that do change their clocks shifts twice a year even though nothing changes locally.
- Which cities share Panama City's time?
- San Miguelito, Lima, Bogotá, Quito, Kingston, Cancún keep the same clock as Panama City all year.
Planning something with Panama City?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Panama City and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Panama City into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Panama City offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/Panama time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Panama
Curundú, Río Abajo, Ancón, Parque Lefevre, El Chorrillo, San Miguelito, Juan Díaz, Las Cumbres, Pedregal, Arraiján