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Panama City, Panama
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time in Panama City – Current Local Time
Live local time, Panama clock, UTC offset, and time differences for Panama City, Panama.
Timezone: Panama (America/Panama)Offset: UTC-5DST: Not observed (constant all year)
Panama City is situated in Panama (North America) and observes the America/Panama (Panama) time standard at UTC-5 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Panama City maintains a constant UTC-5 offset year-round, without seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The live clock above reflects current civil time to the second, providing accurate local hours for travel planning, cross-border meeting coordination, and international communications.
Time zone data verified and last updated: September 12, 2026
Timezone
America/Panama
Country
Panama
Region
North America
How Many Hours Ahead or Behind is Panama City?
Calculated time differences between Panama City (UTC-5) and major international business hubs, dynamically accounting for active Daylight Saving Time shifts.
| Financial Hub | Current Timezone | Panama City Status | Time at 12:00 PM in Panama City |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | EST/EDT | Panama City is 1 hour behind | 1:00 PM |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | GMT/BST | Panama City is 6 hours behind | 6:00 PM |
| TokyoJapan | JST | Panama City is 14 hours behind | 2:00 AM |
| SydneyAustralia | AEST/AEDT | Panama City is 15 hours behind | 3:00 AM |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Panama City
What time is it in Panama City right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time in Panama City, Panama, updated every second. Panama City is on Panama (UTC-5 from UTC).
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City uses the America/Panama time zone (Panama), which is UTC-5 from Coordinated Universal Time. This offset stays the same all year because Panama City does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What is the time difference between Panama City and New York?
Panama City is currently 1 hour behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Panama City. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
What is the time difference between Panama City and London?
Panama City is currently 6 hours behind London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 3:00 AM in Panama City. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
Does Panama City observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Panama City does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC-5 offset from UTC stays constant throughout the year.
When is the best time to schedule a call with someone in Panama City?
Standard business hours in Panama City are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (Panama). Use the timeline planner on this page to line up Panama City's working hours with your own time zone and find an overlap that suits both sides.
Panama City at a Glance
UTC Offset
UTC-5
DST Observed
No
Panama City Time & Location Profile
Timezone Identifier
America/Panama (Panama)
Current UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not Observed (fixed offset year-round)
Country & Region
Panama • North America
Planning a Trip or Call to Panama City?
✈️ Flight & Airport Details
When booking travel to Panama City, remember to account for the local time difference—Panama City is UTC-5 from UTC. Adjust your watch upon arrival to adjust to local routines.
💼 Business Hours & Scheduling
Panama City does not observe Daylight Saving Time, keeping international scheduling calculations consistent all year at UTC-5.