Los Angeles to Panama City Time Difference
🇺🇸 Los Angeles is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇵🇦 Panama City. This difference varies between 2h and 3h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
4,832 km
Approx. flight
5.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Los Angeles to Panama City
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 🇵🇦 Panama City | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Panama City does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Los Angeles is 2 hours ahead relative to Panama City.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Panama City (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇵🇦 Panama City
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Panama City?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Panama City is currently 2 hours ahead. Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7), while Panama City uses EST (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours ahead to 3 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Panama City?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it is 2:00 PM in Panama City. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Panama City change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Los Angeles and Panama City?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Los Angeles (which is 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Panama City). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind Panama City?
Los Angeles is currently 2 hours behind Panama City.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Los Angeles in Panama City?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Los Angeles, it is 2:00 AM in Panama City.