What time is it in Panama?
Live local time in Panama, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Panama
Saturday, October 24, 2026
EST (UTC−5)
In UTC: · UTC−5
- Time zone
- EST (UTC−5)
America/Panama - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC−5 year-round - Sunrise
- 06:06
approx. local time - Sunset
- 17:58
approx. local time - Calling code
- +507
Panama - Currency
- PAB
balboa (the US dollar also circulates)
Time zone in Panama
It's 15:19 in Panama in the EST (UTC−5) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Panama City.
There is no daylight saving time in Panama: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 06:06 and sets around 17:58 in Panama City (local time), with about 11 hours and 52 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Panama is +507, and the local currency is balboa (the US dollar also circulates) (PAB).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Panama?
The time zone currently in use in Panama is EST (UTC−5).
Does in Panama observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Panama: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
What is the dialing code in Panama?
The international calling code in Panama is +507. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 507, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.