Time zone
America/Panama
Abbreviation: EST
TIME IN PANAMA
Current time in Panama
It is 5:00 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Panama. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC−05:00, and does not change its clocks.
EST · UTC−05:00No daylight savingCalling code +5071 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Panama City
05:00:53
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Sleeping hoursUTC−05:00
20% of the day in Panama has passed
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Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC−05:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+507
International dialling code for Panama.Capital
Panama City
Region: North AmericaCities listed
1
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Panama
All of these cities share the same local time.
Panama time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Panama is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Panama |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:00:53 | Panama is 6 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 06:00:53 | Panama is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:00:53 | Panama is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:00:53 | Panama is 9 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:30:53 | Panama is 10 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:00:53 | Panama is 13 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:00:53 | Panama is 14 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:00:53 | Panama is 16 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:00:53 | Panama is 5 hours behind |
Best time to call Panama
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Panama today look like this elsewhere.
London15:00 – 23:00Thu 15 Oct
New York10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai18:00 – 02:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney01:00 – 09:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Panama
What time is it in Panama now?
The current time in Panama is 5:00 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC−05:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Panama have?
Panama uses one time zone, America/Panama (UTC−05:00).
Does Panama observe daylight saving time?
No. Panama does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Panama and London?
Panama is 6 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Panama and New York?
Panama is 1 hour behind of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Panama?
The international calling code for Panama is +507. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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