Current Time in Panama City, Panama

Panama City is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. Panama City does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Panama City

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/Panama
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Panama City and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New YorkSame time--:--
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
TorontoSame time--:--

Daylight saving time in Panama City

Panama City does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−5 all year, so conversions never shift.

Panama City time FAQ

What time is it in Panama City right now?

Panama City is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Panama City, updated every second.

What time zone is Panama City in?

Panama City is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Panama.

Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?

No. Panama City stays on UTC−5 all year.

What is the time difference between Panama City and New York?

Panama City and New York are on the same time.

Other cities in Panama

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.