Current Time in Panama
Panama uses Eastern Standard Time (Panama) all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Panama time zone
Eastern Standard Time (Panama)
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
--:--UTC-5- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Panama City
IANA time zone: America/Panama.
Major cities in Panama
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Panama to New York | +1 hour | |
| Panama to London | +6 hours | |
| Panama to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Panama to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Panama to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Panama: FAQs
What time zone is Panama in?
Panama uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) all year.
Does Panama observe daylight saving time?
No. Panama does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Panama and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Panama. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Panama City, the capital?
Panama City is on Eastern Standard Time (Panama), currently EST (UTC-5). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Panama City page.