Current time in Panama

16:49:37

Thursday, October 29, 2026

UTC-5 2 hours behind Brasília Reference: Panama City

Time zone of Panama

The time in Panama (Panama City) follows the America/Panama time zone, currently UTC-5. 2 hours behind Brasília.

Panama

16:49:37

Brasília

18:49:37

How to call or schedule a meeting with Panama

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 07:00 in Panama; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 16:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Panama: sunrise today at 06:07 · sunset at 17:56 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Panama City
Continent: Central America
Area: 78,200 km² (30,193 sq mi)
Population: about 3.4 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Panamanian balboa (PAB)
Languages: Spanish, English
Calling code: +507
Internet domain: .pa

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

Costa Rica −1 h
Colombia same time

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Panama right now.

More countries: Central America

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Panama?

2 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Panama changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Panama in?

Panama follows America/Panama, currently UTC-5. The reference location is Panama City.

Does Panama have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Panama does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Panama from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 16:00 in Panama).

What is the capital of Panama?

The capital of Panama is Panama City. The country covers about 78,200 km². Continent: Central America.

What currency and calling code does Panama use?

The currency is the Panamanian balboa (PAB). To call from abroad, dial +507 before the number. Websites use the .pa domain.