Offset
The time difference between Panama City and Amsterdam is 7 hours.
Panama City (EST) is behind Amsterdam (CEST).
EST: UTC-5
CEST: UTC+2
Amsterdam is currently observing daylight saving time; Panama City is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Panama City (4 PM–5 PM in Amsterdam).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM Panama City (4:00 PM Amsterdam).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
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.
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
The Netherlands
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- King's DayMon, Apr 27
- Liberation DayTue, May 5
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- PentecostSun, May 24
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Amsterdam uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call The Netherlands, dial +31.
Amsterdam is approximately 5,500 miles northeast of Panama City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Panama City | Amsterdam | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Amsterdam observes daylight saving time; Panama City does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Amsterdam transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 6:38 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
- Sunrise
- 5:20 AM
- Sunset
- 10:02 PM
- Day length
- 16h 42m
Daylight overlap: 9h 2m — 5:59 AM–3:02 PM in Panama City (12:59 PM–10:02 PM in Amsterdam). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Standard Time
- ONX
- PAC
- PTY
Airports in Central European Time
- AMS
- RTM
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Panama City in Amsterdam?
- 9:00 am Panama City is 4:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 12:00 pm Panama City in Amsterdam?
- 12:00 pm Panama City is 7:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 12:30 pm Panama City in Amsterdam?
- 12:30 pm Panama City is 7:30 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 2:00 pm Panama City in Amsterdam?
- 2:00 pm Panama City is 9:00 pm Amsterdam.
- What is 5:00 pm Panama City in Amsterdam?
- 5:00 pm Panama City is 12:00 am Amsterdam, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm Panama City in Amsterdam?
- 11:30 pm Panama City is 6:30 am Amsterdam, the next day.