Offset
There is no time difference between Panama City and Lima.
Panama City (EST) is currently the same time as Lima (PET).
EST: UTC-5
PET: UTC-5
Neither Panama City nor Lima is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Panama City (9 AM–5 PM in Lima).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Panama City (1:00 PM Lima).
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
Peru
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Holy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
- International Workers' DayFri, May 1
- Saint Peter and Saint PaulMon, Jun 29
- Independence DayTue, Jul 28
- Independence DayWed, Jul 29
- Santa Rosa de LimaSun, Aug 30
- Battle of AngamosThu, Oct 8
- All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
- Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Lima uses Peru Time (PET). To call Peru, dial +51.
Lima is approximately 1,450 miles south of Panama City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Panama City | Lima | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Panama City nor Lima 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
- 6:25 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 11h 26m
Daylight overlap: 11h 26m — 6:25 AM–5:51 PM in Panama City (6:25 AM–5:51 PM in Lima). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Peru 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 Peru Time
- LIM
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Panama City in Lima?
- 9:00 am Panama City is 9:00 am Lima.
- What is 12:00 pm Panama City in Lima?
- 12:00 pm Panama City is 12:00 pm Lima.
- What is 12:30 pm Panama City in Lima?
- 12:30 pm Panama City is 12:30 pm Lima.
- What is 2:00 pm Panama City in Lima?
- 2:00 pm Panama City is 2:00 pm Lima.
- What is 5:00 pm Panama City in Lima?
- 5:00 pm Panama City is 5:00 pm Lima.
- What is 11:30 pm Panama City in Lima?
- 11:30 pm Panama City is 11:30 pm Lima.