Americas · Panama
Current time in Panama City
Eastern Standard Time.
EST · UTC-05:00IANA: America/Panama8.97° N · 79.53° W
Current time☀ Daylight
16:19:42
Friday, June 5, 2026
Sunrise
05:57
Solar noon
12:16
Sunset
18:35
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Panama City time
Panama City keeps one clock.
Laid-back but always on Eastern Standard Time—teams here coordinate smoothly with the U.S. East Coast without ever changing clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Panama City's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?
- No, Panama Standard Time stays at UTC−5 year-round, so your meeting times never shift with the seasons.
- How does Panama's timezone affect calls with U.S. partners?
- It’s practically seamless—when it’s noon in Panama, it’s also noon in New York, making scheduling effortless.
- What’s unique about Panama’s time zone for remote work?
- There’s no spring forward or fall back—your calendar stays predictable all year.
- What’s sunrise like in Panama City?
- Because it’s close to the equator, sunrise and sunset times barely change—expect roughly 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daylight year-round.
- How does Panama’s flora affect daily rhythms?
- Consistent daylight hours support steady routines for locals and remote workers—no big seasonal shifts in energy or focus.
- Should I watch for daylight saving changes in Panama?
- No—Panama abolished daylight saving decades ago; UTC−5 is constant.
- How does Panama time zone compare to neighboring countries?
- While some nearby nations observe seasonal clock changes, Panama stays fixed at UTC−5, simplifying cross-border coordination.
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{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}