Houston to Panama City Time Difference
🇺🇸 Houston is currently the same time of 🇵🇦 Panama City. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
0h
Business overlap
9h
Distance
2,839 km
Approx. flight
3.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Houston to Panama City
| 🇺🇸 Houston | 🇵🇦 Panama City | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, while Panama City does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Houston is the same time relative to Panama City.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 9 overlapping business hours between Houston and Panama City (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Houston
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇵🇦 Panama City
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Houston and Panama City?
The time difference between Houston and Panama City is currently the same time. Houston uses CDT (UTC-5), while Panama City uses EST (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in Houston, what time is it in Panama City?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Houston, it is 12:00 PM in Panama City. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Houston and Panama City change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Houston and Panama City?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Houston (which is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Panama City). This 9-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Houston ahead or behind Panama City?
Houston and Panama City are in the same time zone right now — there is no difference.
What time zone is Houston in?
Houston is in the America/Chicago time zone, currently using CDT (UTC-5). Houston observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Houston in Panama City?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Houston, it is 12:00 AM in Panama City.