Time Difference Between Seoul and Panama City

The time difference between Seoul and Panama City is 14 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Seoul, it is 22:00 in Panama City. Seoul uses the Asia/Seoul time zone (UTC+9), while Panama City uses America/Panama (UTC-5).

Panama City is 14 hours behind Seoul — 14 hours
Seoul, South Korea
05:59:26
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+9 · KST
Panama City, Panama
15:59:26
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Seoul vs Panama City

Detail Seoul Panama City
Time Zone IDAsia/SeoulAmerica/Panama
UTC OffsetUTC+9UTC-5
AbbreviationKSTEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySouth KoreaPanama
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 14 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Seoul and Panama City. 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 Seoul time to Panama City time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Seoul nor Panama City 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 Seoul and Panama City?

The time difference is 14 hours. Panama City is 14 hours behind Seoul.

Does the time difference change during the year?

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

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 Seoul time to Panama City time?

Subtract 14 hours from Seoul time to get Panama City 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.