San José to Panama City Time Difference
🇨🇷 San José is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇵🇦 Panama City.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
512 km
Approx. flight
0.6h
Hour-by-Hour: San José to Panama City
| 🇨🇷 San José | 🇵🇦 Panama City | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Neither San José nor Panama City observes Daylight Saving Time. The time difference is always 1 hour ahead.
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between San José and Panama City (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇨🇷 San José
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇵🇦 Panama City
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between San José and Panama City?
The time difference between San José and Panama City is currently 1 hour ahead. San José uses CST (UTC-6), while Panama City uses EST (UTC-5).
When it's noon in San José, what time is it in Panama City?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in San José, it is 1:00 PM in Panama City. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between San José and Panama City change?
No. The time difference between San José and Panama City is always 1 hour ahead — neither city observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset never changes.
What are the best times to schedule a call between San José and Panama City?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in San José (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Panama City). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is San José ahead or behind Panama City?
San José is currently 1 hour behind Panama City.
What time zone is San José in?
San José is in the America/Costa Rica time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). San José does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in San José in Panama City?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in San José, it is 1:00 AM in Panama City.