Current Time in Panama
Panama uses America/Panama (UTC-05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Panama below.
Time across Panama
1 cities trackedPanama is in a single time zone — America/Panama (UTC-05:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| Panama CityCapital | --:-- | America/Panama · -05:00PTY |
Public Holidays in Panama
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Jan 9 | Martyrs' Day | — | public |
| Feb 12 | Carnival | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Nov 3 | Independence from Colombia | — | public |
| Nov 4 | Flag Day | — | public |
| Nov 28 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Dec 8 | Mother's Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
Panama City vs the World
Current time difference between Panama City, Panama and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Panama City |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 9h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | 10h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | UTC+10 | 15h behind |
Business Hours in Panama City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Panama City, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Panama City | 5:00 PM in Panama City |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| London | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Dubai | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 7:30 PM | 3:30 AM |
| Singapore | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Sydney | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Panama in?
Panama uses America/Panama (UTC-05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Panama right now?
The current time in Panama City is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Panama observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Panama does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Panama have?
Panama has 1 time zone (America/Panama).
What is Panama's UTC / GMT offset?
Panama is in America/Panama (UTC-05:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Panama?
Yes — the whole of Panama shares one time zone (America/Panama, UTC-05:00).
What is the time difference between Panama and India?
Panama (UTC-05:00) is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.