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Current Time in All Central American Countries (7 Nations)

Belize
Costa Rica
Panama
Guatemala
Honduras
El Salvador
Nicaragua

Exact Current Time in Panama

The current time in Panama follows Eastern Standard Time (EST) all year round.
Panama does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), which keeps the country’s time stable and consistent throughout the year.

👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:
IANA Time Zone: America/Panama
UTC Offset: UTC − 5 (Eastern Standard Time)

Panama Time Zone

Panama uses a single time zone nationwide:

Time ZoneExample CityUTC Offset
Eastern Standard TimePanama CityUTC − 5

Panama stays on the same time year-round without Daylight Saving Time changes.

Daylight Saving Time in Panama

Panama does not observe DST.
The country remains on Eastern Standard Time (UTC − 5) throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling for both residents and travelers.

Popular Cities in Panama & Their Time

CityTime ZoneTypical Offset
Panama CityEastern Standard TimeUTC − 5
ColónEastern Standard TimeUTC − 5
DavidEastern Standard TimeUTC − 5
SantiagoEastern Standard TimeUTC − 5
ChitréEastern Standard TimeUTC − 5

All cities in Panama follow the same time zone with no DST changes.

Quick Facts About Panama Time

  • Number of Time Zones: 1

  • Capital City: Panama City

  • Default Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)

  • DST Observed: ❌ No

  • IANA Time Zone ID: America/Panama

  • UTC Offset: UTC − 5 (year-round)

Panama is a Central American country that connects North and South America, bordered by Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east.
Its fixed time zone without DST makes travel and business coordination straightforward.

For more historical and geographical details about Panama, visit
👉 Time in Panama — Wikipedia

Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for common questions about the Panama? Check the FAQs below.
QHow many time zones does Panama have?

Panama uses only one time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST).

QWhat is the official time zone of Panama?

The official time zone is Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC − 5.

QDoes Panama observe Daylight Saving Time?

No, Panama does not observe DST. The time remains UTC − 5 year-round.

QWhich city represents Panama’s national time?

Panama City, the capital, represents Panama’s official time zone.

QWhat is the IANA time zone ID for Panama?

The IANA time zone ID for Panama is America/Panama.