Offset
The time difference between Panama City and Auckland is 17 hours.
Panama City (EST) is behind Auckland (NZST).
EST: UTC-5
NZST: UTC+12
Neither Panama City nor Auckland is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Panama City (9 AM–10 AM the next day in Auckland).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 4:00 PM Panama City (9:00 AM Auckland).
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
New Zealand
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Auckland uses New Zealand Time (NZST, or NZDT). To call New Zealand, dial +64.
Auckland is approximately 7,450 miles southwest of Panama City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Panama City | Auckland | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 am | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 am | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 am | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 am | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 12:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
| 1:00 pm | 6:00 am | +1 day |
| 2:00 pm | 7:00 am | +1 day |
| 3:00 pm | 8:00 am | +1 day |
| 4:00 pm | 9:00 am | +1 day |
| 5:00 pm | 10:00 am | +1 day |
| 6:00 pm | 11:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 12:00 pm | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 1:00 pm | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 2:00 pm | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 3:00 pm | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 4:00 pm | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Auckland observes daylight saving time; Panama City does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Auckland transitions: on Sunday, September 27, 2026, clocks spring forward from NZST to NZDT.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 6:37 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
- Sunrise
- 7:29 AM
- Sunset
- 5:12 PM
- Day length
- 9h 43m
Daylight overlap: 4h 7m — 2:29 PM–6:37 PM in Panama City (7:29 AM–11:37 AM in Auckland). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in New Zealand 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 New Zealand Time
- AKL
- CHC
- WLG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Panama City in Auckland?
- 9:00 am Panama City is 2:00 am Auckland, the next day.
- What is 12:00 pm Panama City in Auckland?
- 12:00 pm Panama City is 5:00 am Auckland, the next day.
- What is 12:30 pm Panama City in Auckland?
- 12:30 pm Panama City is 5:30 am Auckland, the next day.
- What is 2:00 pm Panama City in Auckland?
- 2:00 pm Panama City is 7:00 am Auckland, the next day.
- What is 5:00 pm Panama City in Auckland?
- 5:00 pm Panama City is 10:00 am Auckland, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm Panama City in Auckland?
- 11:30 pm Panama City is 4:30 pm Auckland, the next day.