Current Local Time in Panama City
Panama City, Panama (EST)
Friday, September 18, 2026
Panama City is located in the America/Panama timezone in Panama.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/PanamaData: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Tropical with hot humid weather year-round (26-32°C). Rainy season May-November.
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📍About Panama City Time Zone
Panama City is in the America/Panama time zone (UTC-5). Panama City does not observe Daylight Saving Time, maintaining UTC-5 year-round.
Panama City Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Panama City Time
- Time Zone: America/Panama (UTC-5)
- Daylight Saving: Not observed
- Country: Panama
- Coordinates: 8.98, -79.52
- Calling Code: +507
🌐Time Difference from Panama City
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌆New York | 8:34 PM | +1h | |
| 🌙London | 1:34 AM | +6h | |
| 🌅Tokyo | 9:34 AM | +14h | |
| 🌙Paris | 2:34 AM | +7h | |
| 🌙Dubai | 4:34 AM | +9h | |
| 🌅Singapore | 8:34 AM | +13h | |
| 🌅Hong Kong | 8:34 AM | +13h | |
| 🌅Shanghai | 8:34 AM | +13h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Panama City is in the Panama time zone (UTC-5). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Panama City is located in Panama.
Panama City is in the Panama time zone, which is UTC-5. The IANA time zone identifier is America/Panama.
No, Panama City does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The time remains at UTC-5 throughout the year, making it easier to schedule international calls and meetings.
Panama City is 6 hours behind London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 6:00 AM in Panama City. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Panama City is 1 hour behind New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 8:00 AM in Panama City. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Panama City is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (Panama). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Panama City and your location.
Standard business hours in Panama City are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Panama. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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