What time is it in Panama City right now?

Panama City is on America/Panama, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Panama City in?

Panama City uses the IANA time zone America/Panama, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.

Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?

No. Panama City stays on UTC−5 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.

What time do the sun rise and set in Panama City today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:11 AM and sets at about 6:37 PM local time in Panama City, giving roughly 12h 26m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:25 PM.

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Current local time in Panama City

Panama City keeps time on the America/Panama zone, currently UTC−5. The offset is fixed all year — there is no daylight saving to track here. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Panama City, Panamá

04:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−5

Panama City time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Panama
Current 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: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

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: 6:11 AM
Sunset: 6:37 PM
Solar noon: 12:25 PM
Day length: 12h 26m
Civil dawn: 5:45 AM
Civil dusk: 7:03 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:37 AM
Golden hour begins: 6:11 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Panama City time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Panama City is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	2h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	6h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	9h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	14h behind

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Working with Panama City time

Scheduling across America/Panama is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Panama City and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Panama.Track clock changesConfirm which of your other cities change while Panama City does not.Add to your boardKeep Panama City beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Panama City offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Panama baked in, not guessed.

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Panama Citytime — questions & answers

What time is it in Panama City right now?: Panama City is on America/Panama, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Panama City in?: Panama City uses the IANA time zone America/Panama, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The zone keeps a fixed offset all year and does not observe daylight saving time.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?: No. Panama City stays on UTC−5 all year, so the difference from zones that do observe daylight saving changes twice a year.
What time do the sun rise and set in Panama City today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:11 AM and sets at about 6:37 PM local time in Panama City, giving roughly 12h 26m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 12:25 PM.