Wellington to Panama City Time Difference
🇳🇿 Wellington is currently 18 hours behind of 🇵🇦 Panama City. This difference varies between 18h and 17h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-18h
Business overlap
3h
Distance
11,975 km
Approx. flight
14.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Wellington to Panama City
| 🇳🇿 Wellington | 🇵🇦 Panama City | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Wellington observes Daylight Saving Time, while Panama City does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 18 hours behind and 17 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Wellington is 18 hours behind relative to Panama City.
Min difference
18h
Max difference
17h
Best Meeting Times
There are 3 overlapping business hours between Wellington and Panama City (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇳🇿 Wellington
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🇵🇦 Panama City
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Wellington and Panama City?
The time difference between Wellington and Panama City is currently 18 hours behind. Wellington uses GMT+13 (UTC+13), while Panama City uses EST (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 18 hours behind to 17 hours behind.
When it's noon in Wellington, what time is it in Panama City?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Wellington, it is 6:00 PM in Panama City. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Wellington and Panama City change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Wellington observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 18 hours behind and 17 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Wellington and Panama City?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM in Wellington (which is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Panama City). This 3-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Wellington ahead or behind Panama City?
Wellington is currently 18 hours ahead of Panama City.
What time zone is Wellington in?
Wellington is in the Pacific/Auckland time zone, currently using GMT+13 (UTC+13). Wellington observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Wellington in Panama City?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Wellington, it is 6:00 AM in Panama City.