Current Time in Panama City, FL
Panama City is a city in Florida, home to about 37,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Panama City is in the Florida Panhandle's Central Time zone, an hour behind Tallahassee's eastern neighbors and the rest of peninsular Florida.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:25 AM / 6:52 PM
Population
37,000
Panama City vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Panama City in?
Panama City is in the Central Time zone — Panama City is in the Florida Panhandle's Central Time zone, an hour behind Tallahassee's eastern neighbors and the rest of peninsular Florida.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Panama City observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Panama City today?
Today, sunrise in Panama City is around 6:25 AM and sunset is around 6:52 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Panama City?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.