Current Time in Panama City
The live local time in Panama City, Panama — Panama (America/Panama). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Panama City
Panama City follows the America/Panama time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Panama City does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Panama City with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Panama City quick facts
- Country
- Panama
- Time zone
- America/Panama
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 all year
- Calling code
- +507
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 2 million
- Coordinates
- 8.98°N, 79.52°W
Best time to call Panama City
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 8:00 AM–4:00 PM in Panama City. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Panama City time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 3:00 AM–11:00 AM in Panama City. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Panama City time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Panama City in?+
Panama City is in the America/Panama time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Panama), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Panama observes it.
When do the clocks change in Panama City?+
Panama City does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Panama City from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 8:00 AM–4:00 PM in Panama City. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Panama City time.