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Time Difference: Panama City to Sydney

🇵🇦Panama CityUTC-5
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
🇵🇦
Panama City, Panama
Tue, Jun 2
🇦🇺
Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
15 hours
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Panama City

Panama City vs Sydney timezone guide

Panama City (Panama) uses the America/Panama timezone at UTC-5, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Panama City (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Panama City and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Panama City and Sydney 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

Panama CitySydneyStatus
6am9pmPanama City early, Sydney evening
7am10pmPanama City early, Sydney late evening
8am11pmPanama City early, Sydney late evening
9am12amPanama City working hours, Sydney asleep
10am1amPanama City working hours, Sydney asleep
11am2amPanama City working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm3amPanama City working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm4amPanama City working hours, Sydney asleep
2pm5amPanama City working hours, Sydney asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amPanama City evening, Sydney 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
10pm1pmPanama City late evening, Sydney 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 Panama City and Sydney

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

  • Dec 31 Apr 4Panama City is 16 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 Oct 3Panama City is 15 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 Dec 31Panama City is 16 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Panama City and Sydney

Great-circle distance
14,156 km
Direct flight time
~17h 39m

Panama City and Sydney are 14,156 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 39m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Panama City and Sydney?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Panama City is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
Is Panama City ahead of Sydney?
No. Panama City is currently 15 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Panama City?
When it's 9 AM in Panama City, it's 12am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Panama City and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Panama City and Sydney 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 Panama City and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney 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 Panama City and Sydney?
Panama City and Sydney are 14,156 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 39 minutes.