Time Difference Between Panama City and Dubai

The time difference between Panama City and Dubai is 9 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Panama City, it is 21:00 in Dubai. Panama City uses the America/Panama time zone (UTC-5), while Dubai uses Asia/Dubai (UTC+4).

Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Panama City — 9 hours
Panama City, Panama
17:23:49
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02:23:49
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+4 · +04

Time Zone Details: Panama City vs Dubai

Detail Panama City Dubai
Time Zone IDAmerica/PanamaAsia/Dubai
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+4
AbbreviationEST+04
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPanamaUnited Arab Emirates
RegionNorth AmericaMiddle East

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 9 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Panama City and Dubai. 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 Panama City time to Dubai time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Panama City nor Dubai 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 Panama City and Dubai?

The time difference is 9 hours. Dubai is 9 hours ahead of Panama City.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Panama City or Dubai 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 Panama City to Dubai?

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 Panama City time to Dubai time?

Add 9 hours to Panama City time to get Dubai 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.