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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Panama City

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇵🇦Panama CityUTC-5
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Wed, Jun 17
🇵🇦
Panama City, Panama
Wed, Jun 17

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Time Difference
13 hours
Panama City is 13 hours behind Hong Kong
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Hong Kong vs Panama City timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Panama City (Panama) uses America/Panama at UTC-5. This means Panama City is 13 hours behind Hong Kong (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Panama City

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong 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

Hong KongPanama CityStatus
6am5pmHong Kong early, Panama City evening
7am6pmHong Kong early, Panama City evening
8am7pmHong Kong early, Panama City evening
9am8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am10pmHong Kong working hours, Panama City late evening
12pm11pmHong Kong working hours, Panama City late evening
1pm12amHong Kong working hours, Panama City asleep
2pm1amHong Kong working hours, Panama City asleep
3pm2amHong Kong working hours, Panama City asleep
4pm3amHong Kong working hours, Panama City asleep
5pm4amHong Kong evening, Panama City asleep
6pm5amHong Kong evening, Panama City asleep
7pm6amHong Kong evening, Panama City early
8pm7amHong Kong evening, Panama City early
9pm8amHong Kong evening, Panama City early
10pm9amHong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Panama City

Neither Hong Kong nor Panama City observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 13 hours ahead all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Panama City

Great-circle distance
16,228 km
Direct flight time
~20h 6m

Hong Kong and Panama City are 16,228 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~20h 6m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Panama City?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Hong Kong is currently 13 hours ahead of Panama City.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Panama City?
Yes. Hong Kong is currently 13 hours ahead of Panama City.
What time is it in Panama City when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 8pm in Panama City.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Panama City?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong and Panama City observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Panama City observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Panama City?
Hong Kong and Panama City are 16,228 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 20 hours 6 minutes.