Current Time in Panama City, Panama

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EST

IANA Identifier

America/Panama

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

Panama (PA)

Location Details

Coordinates

8.9824°, -79.5199°

Population

881K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Tocumen International Airport (PTY) — 24 km

Nearby Cities

• Acapulco — Mexico
• Asunción — Paraguay
• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Bogotá — Colombia
• Boston — United States
• Caracas — Venezuela

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Panama City in?

Panama City is in the EST time zone (America/Panama), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Panama City observe Daylight Saving Time?

Panama City uses the America/Panama IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Panama City?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Panama City, Panama. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Panama City?

Panama City has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Panama City?

Panama City is served by Tocumen International Airport (PTY).