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Time Difference: Berlin to Panama City

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇵🇦Panama CityUTC-5
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Wed, Jun 3
🇵🇦
Panama City, Panama
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
7 hours
Panama City is 7 hours behind Berlin

Berlin vs Panama City timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Panama City (Panama) uses America/Panama at UTC-5. This means Panama City is 6 hours behind Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Panama City

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 1 hours per day. The shared window is 4pm5pm in Berlin, which is 9am10am in Panama City. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinPanama CityStatus
6am11pmBerlin early, Panama City late evening
7am12amBerlin early, Panama City asleep
8am1amBerlin early, Panama City asleep
9am2amBerlin working hours, Panama City asleep
10am3amBerlin working hours, Panama City asleep
11am4amBerlin working hours, Panama City asleep
12pm5amBerlin working hours, Panama City asleep
1pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm3pmBerlin late evening, Panama City working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Panama City

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Panama City does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 6 hours ahead Panama City
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 7 hours ahead Panama City
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 6 hours ahead Panama City

Distance between Berlin and Panama City

Great-circle distance
9,413 km
Direct flight time
~12h 4m

Berlin and Panama City are 9,413 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 4m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Panama City?
The current time difference is 7 hours. Berlin is currently 7 hours ahead of Panama City.
Is Berlin ahead of Panama City?
Yes. Berlin is currently 7 hours ahead of Panama City.
What time is it in Panama City when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 2am in Panama City.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Panama City?
The best window is 4pm–5pm in Berlin, which is 9am–10am in Panama City. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Panama City observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Panama City does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Panama City?
Berlin and Panama City are 9,413 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 4 minutes.