Time Difference Between Dubai and Panama City

The time difference between Dubai and Panama City is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Dubai, it is 03:00 in Panama City. Dubai uses the Asia/Dubai time zone (UTC+4), while Panama City uses America/Panama (UTC-5).

Panama City is 9 hours behind Dubai — 9 hours
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
00:58:40
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04
Panama City, Panama
15:58:40
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Dubai vs Panama City

Detail Dubai Panama City
Time Zone IDAsia/DubaiAmerica/Panama
UTC OffsetUTC+4UTC-5
Abbreviation+04EST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryUnited Arab EmiratesPanama
RegionMiddle EastNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Dubai and Panama City. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Dubai or late evenings in Panama City tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Dubai time to Panama City time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Dubai Panama City
00:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 17:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 21:00 (-1 day)
07:00 22:00 (-1 day)
08:00 23:00 (-1 day)
09:00 00:00
10:00 01:00
11:00 02:00
12:00 03:00
13:00 04:00
14:00 05:00
15:00 06:00
16:00 07:00
17:00 08:00
18:00 09:00
19:00 10:00
20:00 11:00
21:00 12:00
22:00 13:00 Night
23:00 14:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Dubai nor Panama City is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Panama City?

The time difference is 9 hours. Panama City is 9 hours behind Dubai.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Dubai or Panama City observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Dubai to Panama City?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Dubai time to Panama City time?

Subtract 9 hours from Dubai time to get Panama City time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.