Current local time in Panama City Beach, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
Panama City Beach is on US Central time (CST/CDT), the same as Panama City, Florida. Most of Florida is on Eastern time; the western Panhandle is the exception.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Coordinates | 30.18° N, 85.81° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Panama City Beach uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:47 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | 6:31 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:35 AM | 4:47 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Panama City Beach at about 11:52 AM in mid-January, and about 12:48 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes behind the sun, because Panama City Beach sits at 85.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Panama City Beach time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Panama City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Panama City Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City | 14 km (9 mi) | same time |
| Pensacola | 138 km (86 mi) | same time |
| Tallahassee | 150 km (93 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mobile | 222 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Montgomery | 247 km (154 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 267 km (166 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Gainesville | 341 km (212 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Macon | 362 km (225 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Panama City Beach in?
Panama City Beach is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Panama City Beach have daylight saving time?
Panama City Beach uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Panama City Beach when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Panama City Beach's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 17 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).