Panama City runs on UTC−5 (EST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Panama City and your time
Panama City at a glance
| Country | Panama |
|---|---|
| Region | Panamá |
| Capital of | Panama |
| Time zone | America/Panama |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 8.99° N, 79.52° W |
Time zone in Panama City
The clocks in Panama City follow America/Panama and keep UTC−5 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
As the capital of Panama, Panama City shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Panama City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Panama City for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Panama City is
Take 9:00 AM in Panama City: the clock reads 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
Because Panama City keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Panama City
Today
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Close to the equator, days in Panama City last between 11 hours 36 minutes and 12 hours 39 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Panama City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:00 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:28 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 36 min |
Clock time and sun time in Panama City
Panama City lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Panama City
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montería (Colombia) | 401 km (249 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sincelejo (Colombia) | 455 km (282 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cartagena (Colombia) | 468 km (291 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quibdó (Colombia) | 484 km (301 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San José (Costa Rica) | 512 km (318 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Panama City today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- New York (United States)
- Toronto (Canada)
- Havana (Cuba)
- Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
- Indianapolis (United States)
- Detroit (United States)
Tools for time in Panama City
- Convert a time to or from Panama City: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Panama City to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Panama City and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City uses the America/Panama time zone, which is UTC−5 (EST) all year.
Does Panama City use daylight saving time?
No. Panama City stays on UTC−5 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Panama City and London?
Panama City is 5 hours behind London in January and 6 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Panama City does not.
How long is the longest day in Panama City?
About 12 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.