Panama City does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC-5 year-round.
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Panama City Time Zone: UTC-5 and UTC-5
Panama City operates on UTC-5 (UTC-5), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 5 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Panama.
Panama City does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC-5 year-round. This means the time difference between Panama City and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Panama City, useful reference points: Panama City is 5 hours behind London on GMT and the same time New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Panama City right now?
Panama City follows UTC-5 (UTC-5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Panama City, updated every second.
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City is in UTC-5 (UTC-5). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Panama.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?
Panama City does not observe daylight saving time. Clocks stay on UTC-5 year-round.
What is the time difference between Panama City and London?
Panama City (UTC-5, UTC-5) is 5 hours behind London During BST the difference changes by an hour..
What is the time difference between Panama City and New York?
Panama City (UTC-5, UTC-5) is the same time New York During EDT the difference changes by an hour..