Time in Panama City

Current local time in Panama City (Panama), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Eastern Standard Time · UTC−5

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC−5 · EST
Time zone
Eastern Standard Time
America/Panama
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
17:54 (11 h 45 min)
Difference from London
−5 h

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Time zone in Panama City

Panama City is located in Panama and uses the America/Panama time zone (Eastern Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−5 (EST).

Panama City does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−5 all year round.

Today in Panama City the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 17:54 (local time), giving 11 h 45 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 8.98° N, 79.52° W.

Compared with London, the time difference with Panama City is currently −5 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Panama City?

The current time in Panama City (Panama) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Panama City uses the America/Panama time zone, which is currently UTC−5.

Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?

Panama City does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−5 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Panama City today?

Today in Panama City the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 17:54 (local time), giving 11 h 45 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Panama City and London?

Right now Panama City is −5 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Panama City and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.