Offset
There is no time difference between Panama City and Central Time.
Panama City (EST) is currently the same time as Central Time (CDT).
EST: UTC-5
CDT: UTC-5
Central Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Panama City is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Panama City (9 AM–5 PM in Central Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Panama City (1:00 PM Central Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Panama
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martyr's DayFri, Jan 9
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Separation DayTue, Nov 3
- Flag DayWed, Nov 4
- Colon DayThu, Nov 5
- Shout in Villa de los SantosTue, Nov 10
- Independence DaySat, Nov 28
- Mother's DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call United States, dial +1.
Central Time is approximately 2,350 miles north of Panama City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Panama City | CST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Central Time observes daylight saving time; Panama City does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Central Time transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from CDT to CST.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 6:37 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
- Sunrise
- 5:16 AM
- Sunset
- 8:25 PM
- Day length
- 15h 9m
Daylight overlap: 12h 38m — 5:59 AM–6:37 PM in Panama City (5:59 AM–6:37 PM in Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Central Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Standard Time
- ONX
- PAC
- PTY
Airports in Central Time
- GYY
- MDW
- ORD
- HOU
- IAH
- SAT
- DAL
- DFW
- AUS
- BNA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Panama City in CST?
- 9:00 am Panama City is 9:00 am CST.
- What is 12:00 pm Panama City in CST?
- 12:00 pm Panama City is 12:00 pm CST.
- What is 12:30 pm Panama City in CST?
- 12:30 pm Panama City is 12:30 pm CST.
- What is 2:00 pm Panama City in CST?
- 2:00 pm Panama City is 2:00 pm CST.
- What is 5:00 pm Panama City in CST?
- 5:00 pm Panama City is 5:00 pm CST.
- What is 11:30 pm Panama City in CST?
- 11:30 pm Panama City is 11:30 pm CST.