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Time in Panama CityUTC-05

Live clock and time-zone data for Panama City, Panama — Panama (America/Panama), UTC-05 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
20:43
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Panama
Current UTC offset
UTC-05
Abbreviation
EST
Population
1,086,000
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Panama City follow Panama (America/Panama), currently UTC-05 from UTC. A standard business day in Panama starts near 08:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 13:00. Panama does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-05 year-round.

Currency
PAB B/.
Dial
+507
Work day
08:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Panama City, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)11:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)14:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 14:00
Compare: Panama City ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Is it daytime in Panama City right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Panama City.

What are typical business hours in Panama City?

Offices in Panama typically run from 08:00 to 17:00 local time.

What's the best time to call Panama City from São Paulo?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Panama City without falling outside office hours.

What time is it in Panama City when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it's 09:00 in São Paulo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Panama City based on today's offset.

Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?

No — Panama does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-05 year-round.

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