Current Time in Panama City
Florida, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Panama City, Florida, United States — updated live every second. Panama City observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Panama City now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Panama City time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Panama City
What Time Is It in Panama City Right Now?
The current local time in Panama City, Florida, United States is 06:06:24 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Panama City observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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06:06:24 PM
CDT · UTC-5
Panama City Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Panama City timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Florida
Panama City is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Panama City Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Panama City (CDT, UTC-5) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Panama City Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Florida
Daylight Saving Time: Panama City is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Panama City is located in United States (Florida) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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