Timezones in Panama 
Panama Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Panama from anywhere in the world. Panama follows a single official timezone: CST (Central Standard Time, UTC-06:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Panama
Central Standard Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
02:21:02 AM
Panama Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Panama, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Panama | CST | Central Standard Time | UTC-06:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 3 Cities in Panama
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panamá Panamá, Panama | 02:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Panama | 408,168 |
| 2 | San Miguelito Panamá, Panama | 02:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Panama | 321,501 |
| 3 | Juan Díaz Panamá, Panama | 02:21:02 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Panama | 100,636 |