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Time Difference: Dubai to Panama City

🇦🇪DubaiUTC+4
vs
🇵🇦Panama CityUTC-5
🇦🇪
Dubai, UAE
Wed, Jun 24
🇵🇦
Panama City, Panama
Wed, Jun 24

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Time Difference
9 hours
Panama City is 9 hours behind Dubai

Dubai vs Panama City timezone guide

Dubai (UAE) uses the Asia/Dubai timezone at UTC+4, while Panama City (Panama) uses America/Panama at UTC-5. This means Panama City is 9 hours behind Dubai (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Dubai and Panama City

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai and Panama City do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

DubaiPanama CityStatus
6am9pmDubai early, Panama City evening
7am10pmDubai early, Panama City late evening
8am11pmDubai early, Panama City late evening
9am12amDubai working hours, Panama City asleep
10am1amDubai working hours, Panama City asleep
11am2amDubai working hours, Panama City asleep
12pm3amDubai working hours, Panama City asleep
1pm4amDubai working hours, Panama City asleep
2pm5amDubai working hours, Panama City asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amDubai evening, Panama City early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmDubai 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 Dubai and Panama City

Neither Dubai nor Panama City observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 9 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Dubai and Panama City

Great-circle distance
13,819 km
Direct flight time
~17h 15m

Dubai and Panama City are 13,819 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Dubai and Panama City?
The current time difference is 9 hours. Dubai is currently 9 hours ahead of Panama City.
Is Dubai ahead of Panama City?
Yes. Dubai is currently 9 hours ahead of Panama City.
What time is it in Panama City when it's 9 AM in Dubai?
When it's 9 AM in Dubai, it's 12am in Panama City.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Dubai and Panama City?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Dubai and Panama City do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Dubai and Panama City observe daylight saving time?
Neither Dubai nor Panama City observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Dubai and Panama City?
Dubai and Panama City are 13,819 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 15 minutes.