Time Difference Between Panama City and Seoul

The time difference between Panama City and Seoul is 14 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Panama City, it is 02:00 in Seoul. Panama City uses the America/Panama time zone (UTC-5), while Seoul uses Asia/Seoul (UTC+9).

Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Panama City — 14 hours
Panama City, Panama
17:25:43
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
Seoul, South Korea
07:25:43
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST

Time Zone Details: Panama City vs Seoul

Detail Panama City Seoul
Time Zone IDAmerica/PanamaAsia/Seoul
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+9
AbbreviationESTKST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPanamaSouth Korea
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 14 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Panama City and Seoul. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Seoul 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 Seoul time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Panama City nor Seoul 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 Seoul?

The time difference is 14 hours. Seoul is 14 hours ahead of Panama City.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Panama City or Seoul 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 Seoul?

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 Seoul time?

Add 14 hours to Panama City time to get Seoul 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.