Offset
The time difference between Mexico City and Panama City is 1 hour.
Mexico City (CST) is behind Panama City (EST).
CST: UTC-6
EST: UTC-5
Neither Mexico City nor Panama City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–4 PM in Mexico City (10 AM–5 PM in Panama City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Mexico City (1:00 PM Panama City).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Mexico
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Constitution DayMon, Feb 2
- Benito Juárez's birthdayMon, Mar 16
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayWed, Sep 16
- Revolution DayMon, Nov 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Panama
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martyr's DayFri, Jan 9
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Separation DayTue, Nov 3
- Flag DayWed, Nov 4
- Colon DayThu, Nov 5
- Shout in Villa de los SantosTue, Nov 10
- Independence DaySat, Nov 28
- Mother's DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Panama City is approximately 1,500 miles southeast of Mexico City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Mexico City | Panama City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Mexico City nor Panama City observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:58 AM
- Sunset
- 7:15 PM
- Day length
- 13h 16m
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 6:37 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
Daylight overlap: 11h 39m — 5:58 AM–5:37 PM in Mexico City (6:58 AM–6:37 PM in Panama City). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Central Standard Time
- MEX
- NLU
- TLC
- PBC
- QRO
- BJX
- GDL
Airports in Eastern Standard Time
- ONX
- PAC
- PTY
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Mexico City in Panama City?
- 9:00 am Mexico City is 10:00 am Panama City.
- What is 12:00 pm Mexico City in Panama City?
- 12:00 pm Mexico City is 1:00 pm Panama City.
- What is 12:30 pm Mexico City in Panama City?
- 12:30 pm Mexico City is 1:30 pm Panama City.
- What is 2:00 pm Mexico City in Panama City?
- 2:00 pm Mexico City is 3:00 pm Panama City.
- What is 5:00 pm Mexico City in Panama City?
- 5:00 pm Mexico City is 6:00 pm Panama City.
- What is 11:30 pm Mexico City in Panama City?
- 11:30 pm Mexico City is 12:30 am Panama City, the next day.