Time Now in Panama City, Panama 🇵🇦
Lat/Long: 8.98° N, 79.52° W
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Panama
Province: Provincia de Panamá
Country: 🇵🇦 Panama (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Panama
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Panama: EST
Clocks in Panama City are set to UTC−05:00 under the America/Panama zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Sitting close to the equator, Panama City sees day length barely change from month to month. At about 17 m, Panama City is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 3570 km away. As one of Panama's largest cities, Panama City is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Panama City gets 12h 31m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:08 and sunset at 18:40.
Time & Daylight in Panama City
Daylight Hours in Panama City
Panama City gets 12h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Panama City is at 06:08 and sunset in Panama City is at 18:40.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 36m near the December solstice to 12h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Panama City and Major Cities
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Best Time to Call Panama City
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Cities Sharing Panama City's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
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Prayer Times in Panama City
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 29 Jul ● | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:24 | 15:45 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 04:52 | 06:08 | 12:24 | 15:44 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 04:52 | 06:09 | 12:24 | 15:44 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 04:52 | 06:09 | 12:24 | 15:44 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 04:53 | 06:09 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 04:53 | 06:09 | 12:24 | 15:43 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 04:53 | 06:09 | 12:24 | 15:42 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Panama City
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Moon Phases & Times for Panama City
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Distances & Clock Changes in Panama City
How Far Is Panama City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,570 km | N (8deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,832 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,085 km | SE (136deg) |
| London | 8,494 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,663 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,803 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,574 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 13,819 km | NE (51deg) |
Panama City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Panama City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.0deg S, 100.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Panama City
What time is it in Panama City right now?
The current local time in Panama City is 07:21 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Panama City follows the America/Panama time zone.
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City uses the America/Panama IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Panama City?
Panama City is UTC-05:00 right now. To convert UTC to Panama City local time, shift the clock 05:00 hours backward.
Is Panama City on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Panama City is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Panama City today?
Panama City sees sunrise at 06:08 and sunset at 18:40 today, giving 12h 31m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Panama City tonight?
Over Panama City tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 100.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Panama City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Panama City, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.