Current Time in Panama City (2026)

Panama City is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Eastern Standard Time

America/Panama · EST

UTC offset

UTC−5

Daylight saving now

Panama City does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Panama City

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Compare Panama City with another city

• Panama City ↔ New York
• Panama City ↔ Los Angeles
• Panama City ↔ San Francisco
• Panama City ↔ Chicago
• Panama City ↔ Denver
• Panama City ↔ Toronto
• Panama City ↔ Mexico City
• Panama City ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Panama City right now?

The current time in Panama City is 10:39 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time (America/Panama, EST).

What timezone is Panama City in?

Panama City is in the Eastern Standard Time (IANA: America/Panama, abbreviation: EST).

What is Panama City's UTC offset?

Panama City is currently UTC−5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Panama City observe daylight saving?

No — Panama City does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC−5 year-round.