PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Panama City
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Panama
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Panama
- Region
- Panamá
- Population
- 408,168
- Coordinates
- 8.99° N, 79.52° W
- Elevation
- 17 m
Panama City is the capital of Panama, with a population of about 408,168. It uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Panama).
Panama City does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−5 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Lima, Bogotá, Quito, Guayaquil, Cali, Medellín.
Because Panama City lies at 8.99° N, 79.52° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 39 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 36 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:00 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| September equinox | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:28 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 36 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City is in the Eastern Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Panama. The UTC offset is UTC−5.
Does Panama City have daylight saving time?
No. Panama City stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Panama City and New York?
In January New York is the same time as Panama City, and in July it is 1 hour ahead of Panama City, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Panama City and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Panama City, and in July it is 2 hours behind Panama City, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Panama City?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:00 AM and sets at about 6:39 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:28 AM and sets at about 6:04 PM (local time).