What Timezone is Panama In?
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Standard time shown — daylight saving may apply at certain times of year.
Panama uses a single timezone: UTC-05:00. The whole country keeps the same clock, which makes planning calls and travel straightforward.
When it is 12:00 noon UTC, the time in Panama (UTC-05:00) is 07:00. Counting down to a trip? Try a countdown timer set to local Panama time.
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Panama time — FAQ
What timezone is Panama in?
Panama is in the UTC-05:00 timezone.
How many timezones does Panama have?
Panama uses a single timezone (UTC-05:00).
What time is it in Panama when it is noon UTC?
When it is 12:00 UTC, the time in Panama (UTC-05:00) is 07:00.
What other countries share Panama's timezone?
Countries in the same UTC-05:00 timezone as Panama include Bahamas, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti and 3 others. Note that daylight saving rules can differ, so the exact local time may not always match.
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