Time Difference Between Panama City and Hong Kong

The time difference between Panama City and Hong Kong is 13 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Panama City, it is 01:00 in Hong Kong. Panama City uses the America/Panama time zone (UTC-5), while Hong Kong uses Asia/Hong_Kong (UTC+8).

Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Panama City — 13 hours
Panama City, Panama
17:26:11
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
06:26:11
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · HKT

Time Zone Details: Panama City vs Hong Kong

Detail Panama City Hong Kong
Time Zone IDAmerica/PanamaAsia/Hong_Kong
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+8
AbbreviationESTHKT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPanamaHong Kong
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 13 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Panama City and Hong Kong. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Panama City nor Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

The time difference is 13 hours. Hong Kong is 13 hours ahead of Panama City.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Panama City or Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

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 Hong Kong time?

Add 13 hours to Panama City time to get Hong Kong 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.