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Time Difference: London to Panama City

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇵🇦Panama CityUTC-5
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3
🇵🇦
Panama City, Panama
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
6 hours
Panama City is 6 hours behind London

London vs Panama City timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Panama City (Panama) uses America/Panama at UTC-5. This means Panama City is 5 hours behind London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Panama City

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 3pm5pm in London, which is 9am11am in Panama City. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonPanama CityStatus
6am12amLondon early, Panama City asleep
7am1amLondon early, Panama City asleep
8am2amLondon early, Panama City asleep
9am3amLondon working hours, Panama City asleep
10am4amLondon working hours, Panama City asleep
11am5amLondon working hours, Panama City asleep
12pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm4pmLondon 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 London and Panama City

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 29London is 5 hours ahead Panama City
  • Mar 29 Oct 25London is 6 hours ahead Panama City
  • Oct 25 Dec 31London is 5 hours ahead Panama City

Distance between London and Panama City

Great-circle distance
8,494 km
Direct flight time
~10h 60m

London and Panama City are 8,494 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 60m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Panama City?
The current time difference is 6 hours. London is currently 6 hours ahead of Panama City.
Is London ahead of Panama City?
Yes. London is currently 6 hours ahead of Panama City.
What time is it in Panama City when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 3am in Panama City.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Panama City?
The best window is 3pm–5pm in London, which is 9am–11am in Panama City. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Panama City observe daylight saving time?
London 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 London and Panama City?
London and Panama City are 8,494 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 60 minutes.