CET to PNMT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Panama Time (PNMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
09:34:30
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Panama City · Panama Time
02:34:30
Friday, May 22, 2026
EST · UTC-05:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: PNMT (Panama City)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
PNMT (Panama Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while PNMT does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and PNMT meet?

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CET
PNMT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 CET (09:00–09:00 PNMT).

Hour-by-hour CET to PNMT conversion table

CET time (Paris)PNMT time (Panama City)Status
00:00 Fri17:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri18:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri19:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri20:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
06:00 Fri23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
07:00 Fri00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
08:00 Fri01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri02:00 FriCET working
10:00 Fri03:00 FriCET working
11:00 Fri04:00 FriCET working
12:00 Fri05:00 FriCET working
13:00 Fri06:00 FriCET working
14:00 Fri07:00 FriCET working
15:00 Fri08:00 FriCET working
16:00 Fri09:00 FriBoth at work
17:00 Fri10:00 FriPNMT working
18:00 Fri11:00 FriPNMT working
19:00 Fri12:00 FriPNMT working
20:00 Fri13:00 FriPNMT working
21:00 Fri14:00 FriPNMT working
22:00 Fri15:00 FriPNMT working
23:00 Fri16:00 FriPNMT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Panama Time (PNMT)
IANA identifier
America/Panama
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
EST
Major cities in this zone
Panama City

Sun today in Paris and Panama City

Paris
Sunrise
06:02
Sunset
21:35
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 33m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Panama City.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and PNMT right now?+
PNMT (Panama Time) is currently 7 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or PNMT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. PNMT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and PNMT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 CET (09:00–09:00 PNMT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Panama City when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Paris (CET), it is 05:00 Fri in Panama City (PNMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and PNMT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. PNMT maps to "America/Panama". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Panama City?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Panama City (PNMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PNMT is 7 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and PNMT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and PNMT is UTC-05:00 (EST). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and PNMT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 CET.