Current Time in Panama City, Panama
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Panama City time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/Panama
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
8.99° N, 79.52° W
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Sunset
6:15 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City to New York | +1 hour | |
| Panama City to London | +6 hours | |
| Panama City to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Panama City to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Panama City to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Panama City. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Panama City
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City is on Eastern Standard Time (Panama) (IANA time zone America/Panama), which is EST (UTC-5) all year.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?
No. Panama City does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on EST (UTC-5) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Panama City and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Panama City. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Panama City?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:07 AM and sets at 6:15 PM local time, giving 12 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Panama on the same time as Panama City?
Yes. Panama uses a single time zone, so Panama City has the same local time as the rest of the country.