Time Difference Between Panama City and Shanghai

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

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Panama City — 13 hours
Panama City, Panama
18:49:30
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
Shanghai, China
07:49:30
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · CST

Time Zone Details: Panama City vs Shanghai

Detail Panama City Shanghai
Time Zone IDAmerica/PanamaAsia/Shanghai
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+8
AbbreviationESTCST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPanamaChina
RegionNorth AmericaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

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

Panama City Shanghai
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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

The time difference is 13 hours. Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Panama City.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Panama City or Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

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 Shanghai time?

Add 13 hours to Panama City time to get Shanghai 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.