Time now in Panama

UTC-05:00 • America/Panama (EST)

Your device clock is 614ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Panama, UTC-05:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Your time zone is America/New_York, and is 1 hour ahead of UTC-05:00.
Friday, October 23, 2026, week 43

Time in Panama now

Panama has one official time zone: EST (UTC-05:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Panama is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Panama?

Official time in Panama is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Panama

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Panama UTC-05:00 Distrito de Panamá, Panamá, San Miguelito

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Panama

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Panama depends on the region.

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Does Panama use daylight saving time?

No. Panama does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Panama?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-5:00 and UTC-5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Panama have?
Panama has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Panama use daylight saving time?
No. Panama does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Panama time

To convert Panama time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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