Offset
The time difference between Nairobi and Panama City is 8 hours.
Nairobi (EAT) is ahead of Panama City (EST).
EAT: UTC+3
EST: UTC-5
Neither Nairobi nor Panama City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri) in Nairobi and Panama City don't overlap on the same weekday. Panama City is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
With some flexibility, there’s a workable window outside standard hours:
- 3 PM–8 PM in Nairobi (7 AM–12 PM in Panama City) — suggest 5:00 PM Nairobi (9:00 AM Panama City).
This means an early start or late finish for one side, but it’s a reasonable slot for a one-off meeting.
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.
Kenya
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Madaraka DayMon, Jun 1
- Mazingira DaySat, Oct 10
- Mashujaa DayTue, Oct 20
- Jamhuri DaySat, Dec 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DaySat, Dec 26
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
Nairobi uses East Africa Time (EAT). To call Kenya, dial +254.
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Panama City is approximately 8,050 miles west of Nairobi.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Nairobi | Panama City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 4:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 8:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Nairobi 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
- 6:32 AM
- Sunset
- 6:34 PM
- Day length
- 12h 3m
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 6:38 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
Daylight overlap: 4h 35m — 1:59 PM–6:34 PM in Nairobi (5:59 AM–10:34 AM in Panama City). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in East Africa Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in East Africa Time
- NBO
- WIL
- KIS
Airports in Eastern Standard Time
- ONX
- PAC
- PTY
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Nairobi in Panama City?
- 9:00 am Nairobi is 1:00 am Panama City.
- What is 12:00 pm Nairobi in Panama City?
- 12:00 pm Nairobi is 4:00 am Panama City.
- What is 12:30 pm Nairobi in Panama City?
- 12:30 pm Nairobi is 4:30 am Panama City.
- What is 2:00 pm Nairobi in Panama City?
- 2:00 pm Nairobi is 6:00 am Panama City.
- What is 5:00 pm Nairobi in Panama City?
- 5:00 pm Nairobi is 9:00 am Panama City.
- What is 11:30 pm Nairobi in Panama City?
- 11:30 pm Nairobi is 3:30 pm Panama City.