Current local time in Panama City, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Panama City. Panama City is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
Looking for Panama City in Panama? It's a different place and a different time zone: Panama City, Panama stays on UTC−5 all year, while Panama City, Florida is on US Central time (CST/CDT) like Panama City Beach.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Coordinates | 30.16° N, 85.66° 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 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 | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | 6:30 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:34 AM | 4:46 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Panama City at about 11:51 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 sits at 85.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Panama City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Panama City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City Beach | 14 km (9 mi) | same time |
| Tallahassee | 136 km (85 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Pensacola | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Mobile | 236 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Montgomery | 252 km (157 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 265 km (165 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Gainesville | 326 km (203 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Macon | 356 km (221 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 in?
Panama City is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Panama City have daylight saving time?
Panama City 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 when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Panama City'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).