Current Time 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
Panama City is in the America/Panama time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Panama City, Panama, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Panama City
Panama City gets 12h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Panama City is at 05:58 and sunset in Panama City is at 18:37.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 36m near the December solstice to 12h 39m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 04:39 | 05:58 | 12:17 | 15:44 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:39 | 05:58 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:39 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:39 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:39 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 15:46 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:19 | 15:46 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Panama City
Sunrise
in Panama City
↑
5:58 AM
Sunset
in Panama City
↓
6:37 PM
Day Length
12h 38m
Dawn
in Panama City
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Panama City
7:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Panama City
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
6.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:12
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 17:16
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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 22:22 on Friday, June 12, 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 during standard time. 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 — Panama City is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Panama City today?
Today in Panama City: sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset is at 18:37, giving 12h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Panama City tonight?
The moon phase over Panama City tonight is Waning Crescent with 6.2% 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.