Time Panama City - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Panama City?
The current time in Panama City is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Panama City is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Panama City is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Panama City is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Panama City.
Time zone and clock changes in Panama City
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Panama City
Today, October 31, 2026, the sun rises in Panama City at 06:56 and sets at 17:56 (local time), giving 11 h 00 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:26.
More about Panama City
See the location and GPS coordinates of Panama City, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Panama City and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Panama City
What time is it in Panama City right now?
The current time in Panama City is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Panama City and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Panama City.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?
Panama City is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Panama City is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Panama City?
Today, October 31, 2026, the sun rises in Panama City at 06:56 and sets at 17:56 (local time), giving 11 h 00 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:26.
