Time Now in Panamá, Panama 🇵🇦
Lat/Long: 8.99° 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
Panamá 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 Panamá, Panama, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Panamá
Daylight Hours in Panamá
Panamá gets 12h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Panamá is at 06:06 and sunset in Panamá is at 18:41.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 36m near the December solstice to 12h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Panamá and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Panamá right now.
Other Cities in Panama with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Panamá
What is the current local time in Panamá?
The live local time in Panamá is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Panamá currently observes EST, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Panamá in?
Panamá uses the EST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Panamá observe daylight saving time?
No. Panamá stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Panamá's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Panamá.
Weather in Panamá
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Panamá
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:48 | 06:06 | 12:24 | 15:48 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:48 | 06:06 | 12:24 | 15:48 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:48 | 06:06 | 12:24 | 15:48 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:49 | 06:06 | 12:24 | 15:48 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:49 | 06:07 | 12:24 | 15:48 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:49 | 06:07 | 12:24 | 15:47 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:50 | 06:07 | 12:24 | 15:47 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Panamá
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14-day Forecast for Panamá
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Panamá
Sunrise
in Panamá
↑
6:06 AM
Sunset
in Panamá
↓
6:41 PM
Day Length
12h 35m
Dawn
in Panamá
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Panamá
7:04 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Panamá
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
6.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 08:17
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:56
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Distances & Clock Changes in Panamá
How Far Is Panamá From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,569 km | N (8deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,832 km | NW (311deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,086 km | SE (136deg) |
| London | 8,493 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,663 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,802 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,573 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 13,818 km | NE (51deg) |
Panamá's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Panamá and you would surface in the open ocean, near 9.0deg S, 100.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Panamá
What time is it in Panamá right now?
The current local time in Panamá is 08:04 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Panamá follows the America/Panama time zone.
What time zone is Panamá in?
Panamá 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 Panamá?
Is Panamá on daylight saving time right now?
No — Panamá is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Panamá today?
Today in Panamá: sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset is at 18:41, giving 12h 35m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Panamá tonight?
The moon phase over Panamá tonight is Waxing Crescent with 6.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Panamá?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Panamá, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.