Time Difference Between Panama City and Sydney

The time difference between Panama City and Sydney is 16 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Panama City, it is 04:00 in Sydney. Panama City uses the America/Panama time zone (UTC-5), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+11).

Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Panama City — 16 hours
Panama City, Panama
17:23:24
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST
Sydney, Australia
09:23:24
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+11 · AEDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Panama City vs Sydney

Detail Panama City Sydney
Time Zone IDAmerica/PanamaAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+11
AbbreviationESTAEDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryPanamaAustralia
RegionNorth AmericaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 16 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Panama City and Sydney. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney 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 Sydney time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time, while Panama City is on standard time. When Sydney switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Panama City and Sydney?

The time difference is 16 hours. Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Panama City.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

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 Sydney time?

Add 16 hours to Panama City time to get Sydney 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.