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