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The current time in Panama City, Panama is shown live on this page. Panama City is in the America/Panama timezone, which has a UTC offset of UTC-05:00 (EST). Panama City does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset of UTC-05:00 remains constant year-round. Panama City has a population of approximately 880,691 people. Panama City uses PAB and the international calling code for Panama is ++507.
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Timezone
America/Panama
UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Standard
EST
DST
No regular shift
Local time guide
Use this page when you need the live local time in Panama City for meetings, travel plans, event schedules, support hours, or international calls. London is currently 6 hours ahead of Panama City. New York is currently 1 hour ahead of Panama City.
At a glance
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Timezone
America/Panama
UTC Offset
UTC-05:00
Abbreviation
EST
DST
Not active
Region
Central America
Country
Panama
State / Area
Panamá
Calling Code
+507
Nearest timezone boundary
The nearest major city that uses a different timezone is Cartagena, approximately 469 km away. Cartagena uses the America/Bogota timezone. When it is the current time in Panama City, the time in Cartagena is different by 0 hours.
City profile
Panama City is located in Panamá, Panama, in the North America continent. The primary language spoken here is Spanish. The city has a population of approximately 880,691, ranking it #257 in Panama by size. For timezone purposes, Panama City uses America/Panama (UTC-05:00). It does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays consistent year-round.
Travel and calls
Panama City does not observe daylight saving time, so its clock stays consistent throughout the year.
Panama does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Time comparison
Here is what time it is in other major cities when it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Panama City. This is useful for planning calls and understanding the time difference at a fixed reference point.
Daylight hours
Based on Panama City's latitude (9.0°N), the estimated daylight duration for this month is approximately 12.5 hours, with sunrise around 5:44 AM and sunset around 6:16 PM. Being near the equator, Panama City experiences relatively consistent daylight year-round, with only small seasonal variation.
Best time to call
For work calls, the standard business window in Panama City is roughly 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. If the other party is in a distant timezone, verify the exact date before sending a calendar invite — daylight saving transitions can shift the overlap by an hour without warning.
Business hours in Panama City (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) overlap with London starting at 3:00 PM. The best window for calls between these two cities is 3 hours per day. Business hours overlap: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Panama City time.
Local planning notes
Best call window
The optimal window for calls between Panama City and London is 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in Panama City time (3 overlapping hours).
Daylight saving impact
Panama City does not observe DST, so its UTC offset of UTC-05:00 stays constant year-round. This makes it a reliable reference point for long-term scheduling.
Travel essentials
For travel and business planning, Panama City uses PAB and the calling code for Panama is +507. Languages spoken here include Spanish. The city has a population of around 880,691, making it a local reference point for timezone planning in Central America.
Timezone context
The nearest timezone boundary is 469 km away at Cartagena (COT). This is a moderate distance, but the timezone difference can affect daily coordination.
Popular conversions
The most relevant time conversions for Panama City are with nearby Central America cities and major global hubs in different timezones.
Timezone boundaries nearby
The closest cities that operate in a different timezone than Panama City. Useful for understanding where the timezone boundary falls and how local times differ just a short distance away.
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