Offset
The time difference between Panama City and Johannesburg is 7 hours.
Panama City (EST) is behind Johannesburg (SAST).
EST: UTC-5
SAST: UTC+2
Neither Panama City nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–10 AM in Panama City (4 PM–5 PM in Johannesburg).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 9:00 AM Panama City (4:00 PM Johannesburg).
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
South Africa
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Human Rights DaySat, Mar 21
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Family DayMon, Apr 6
- Freedom DayMon, Apr 27
- Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Youth DayTue, Jun 16
- National Women's DayMon, Aug 10
- Heritage DayThu, Sep 24
- Day of ReconciliationWed, Dec 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Day of GoodwillSat, Dec 26
About these zones
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Johannesburg uses South Africa Time (SAST). To call South Africa, dial +27.
Johannesburg is approximately 7,600 miles southeast of Panama City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Panama City | Johannesburg | 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
Neither Panama City nor Johannesburg 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
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 6:37 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
- Sunrise
- 6:51 AM
- Sunset
- 5:24 PM
- Day length
- 10h 33m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in South Africa 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 South Africa Time
- HLA
- JNB
- CPT
- DUR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Panama City in Johannesburg?
- 9:00 am Panama City is 4:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:00 pm Panama City in Johannesburg?
- 12:00 pm Panama City is 7:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 12:30 pm Panama City in Johannesburg?
- 12:30 pm Panama City is 7:30 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 2:00 pm Panama City in Johannesburg?
- 2:00 pm Panama City is 9:00 pm Johannesburg.
- What is 5:00 pm Panama City in Johannesburg?
- 5:00 pm Panama City is 12:00 am Johannesburg, the next day.
- What is 11:30 pm Panama City in Johannesburg?
- 11:30 pm Panama City is 6:30 am Johannesburg, the next day.