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Current Time in Panama 🇵🇦

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09:39:01 EST
Monday, 8 June 2026

Continent: North America

Capital City: Panama City

Largest Cities:

ISO Alpha 2/3: PA, PAN

Uses Daylight Savings Time: No

IANA Time Zone: America/Panama (UTC−05:00)

Time Zones: EST

Time Zone Overview for Panama

  • Panama uses a single time zone.
  • Clocks in Panama City run about 20m ahead of local solar time.
  • The working week runs Monday to Friday, with the weekend on Saturday and Sunday.

Daylight Saving Time in Panama

Panama does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on EST (UTC-5) all year round.

View daylight saving time changes for Panama →

Time Difference Between Panama City and Major Cities

Live local time and the difference from Panama City right now.

New York Mon 10:39 +1h
Los Angeles Mon 07:39 -2h
Chicago Mon 09:39 same time
Toronto Mon 10:39 +1h
Sao Paulo Mon 11:39 +2h
London Mon 15:39 +6h
Paris Mon 16:39 +7h
Berlin Mon 16:39 +7h
Moscow Mon 17:39 +8h
Dubai Mon 18:39 +9h
Mumbai Mon 20:09 +10h 30m
Singapore Mon 22:39 +13h
Hong Kong Mon 22:39 +13h
Tokyo Mon 23:39 +14h
Sydney Tue 00:39 +15h

Best Time to Call Panama

How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Panama City:

  • New York: 9:00-17:00 there is 08:00 to 16:00 in Panama City.
  • London: 9:00-17:00 there is 03:00 to 11:00 in Panama City.
  • Tokyo: 9:00-17:00 there is 19:00 to 03:00 in Panama City.

Daylight Hours in Panama City

In the capital, Panama City, the sun is up for 12h 38m today — sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 18:36.

Daylight ranges from about 11h 36m near the December solstice to 12h 39m near the June solstice.

Moon in Panama

See moonrise and moonset times and the current moon phase for Panama City and major cities across Panama.

View moonrise & moonset times for Panama →

Provinces in Panama

Time in All Cities in Panama by alphabetical order

Time.now features the exact time for 27 cities in Panama.
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Time Now in Major Cities in Panama

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Panama

TimezoneCurrent Time
America/Panama Mon 09:39:01

Frequently Asked Questions about Panama

What time is it in Panama right now?

The current local time in Panama is 09:39:01 EST on Monday, 8 June 2026. The country uses the America/Panama time zone.

How many time zones does Panama use?

Panama uses a single time zone year-round: America/Panama.

What is the capital of Panama?

The capital of Panama is Panama City, where the current local time is 09:39:01.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Panama City today?

Today in Panama City, the capital of Panama: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 18:36 local time.

Does Panama observe Daylight Saving Time?

NoPanama does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Local clocks stay on the same offset year-round.

When is the next public holiday in Panama?

The next public holiday in Panama is Separation Day on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — in 148 days.

How many cities in Panama are listed on time.now?

time.now currently lists 27 cities across Panama (out of 27 total in our database).

Which countries border Panama?

Panama shares a border with: Colombia, Costa Rica.

Time Zone Converters used in Panama

Convert time between the time zones of Panama and other locations worldwide.

Sunrise and Sunset in Panama

City ↑ Sunrise ↓ Sunset
Panama City
5:58 AM
6:36 PM
Panamá
5:58 AM
6:36 PM
San Miguelito
5:58 AM
6:35 PM
Juan Díaz
5:57 AM
6:35 PM
David
6:10 AM
6:46 PM
Arraiján
5:58 AM
6:36 PM
Colón
5:59 AM
6:38 PM
Las Cumbres
5:58 AM
6:36 PM
La Chorrera
5:59 AM
6:36 PM
Pedregal
5:57 AM
6:35 PM
Tocumen
5:57 AM
6:35 PM
Santiago de Veraguas
6:05 AM
6:40 PM
Parque Lefevre
5:58 AM
6:35 PM
Chilibre
5:58 AM
6:36 PM
Cativá
5:58 AM
6:37 PM
Río Abajo
5:58 AM
6:36 PM
Nuevo Belén
5:57 AM
6:35 PM
Ancón
5:58 AM
6:36 PM
Alcalde Díaz
5:58 AM
6:36 PM
El Chorrillo
5:58 AM
6:36 PM

Current Weather in Panama

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Information about Panama

Population 4,176,873
Area 78,200 km²
ISO Numeric Code 591
FIPS Code PM
Top Level Domain .pa
Currency Balboa (PAB)
Phone Prefix +507
Country Code +507
Postal Code Format #####
Postal Code Regex ^(\d{5})$
Languages EN (en), ES-PA (es-PA)
Neighbouring Countries 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica

Upcoming Public Holidays in Panama

This year, Panama observes 13 public holidays, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Separation Day on 3 Nov. The most recently passed holiday was Labor Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Panama to plan your schedule.

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