Washington D.C. to Panama City Time Difference
🇺🇸 Washington D.C. is currently 1 hour behind of 🇵🇦 Panama City. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
3,337 km
Approx. flight
3.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Washington D.C. to Panama City
| 🇺🇸 Washington D.C. | 🇵🇦 Panama City | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 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 |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Washington D.C. 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, Washington D.C. is 1 hour behind relative to Panama City.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Washington D.C. and Panama City (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Washington D.C.
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇵🇦 Panama City
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Panama City?
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Panama City is currently 1 hour behind. Washington D.C. uses EDT (UTC-4), while Panama City uses EST (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 Washington D.C., what time is it in Panama City?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Washington D.C., it is 11:00 AM in Panama City. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Washington D.C. and Panama City change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. and Panama City?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Washington D.C. (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Panama City). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Washington D.C. ahead or behind Panama City?
Washington D.C. is currently 1 hour ahead of Panama City.
What time zone is Washington D.C. in?
Washington D.C. is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Washington D.C. observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Washington D.C. in Panama City?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Washington D.C., it is 11:00 PM in Panama City.