Current time in Panama City
11:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Panama City right now
- Time zone
America/Panama- UTC offset
- UTC-5
- Abbreviation
- EST
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Panama City right now?
The current local time in Panama City is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City uses America/Panama (EST), currently UTC-5.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?
This time zone does not observe daylight saving time