Current time in
Panama
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Panama · UTC-05:00 · DST not in effect
About Panama
Panama runs on the America/Panama time zone, currently UTC-05:00 (EST). The live clock above updates every second, so you always see the exact local time, handy for scheduling calls, planning travel, or tracking deliveries across the world.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Panama
- Abbreviation
- EST
- UTC offset
- UTC-05:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Panama does not observe daylight saving time.
Panama vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Panama (this zone) | UTC-05:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Panama right now? ▾
The current time in Panama is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Panama time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the UTC offset for Panama? ▾
Panama is currently at UTC-05:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Panama observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Panama is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Panama use? ▾
Panama uses the America/Panama IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.