Offset
The time difference between Panama City and Mexico City is 1 hour.
Panama City (EST) is ahead of Mexico City (CST).
EST: UTC-5
CST: UTC-6
Neither Panama City nor Mexico City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Panama City (9 AM–4 PM in Mexico City).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Panama City (12:00 PM Mexico City).
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
Mexico
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Constitution DayMon, Feb 2
- Benito Juárez's birthdayMon, Mar 16
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayWed, Sep 16
- Revolution DayMon, Nov 16
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Mexico City uses Central Standard Time. To call Mexico, dial +52.
Mexico City is approximately 1,500 miles northwest of Panama City.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Panama City | Mexico City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Panama City nor Mexico 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
- 6:09 AM
- Sunset
- 6:42 PM
- Day length
- 12h 33m
- Sunrise
- 6:11 AM
- Sunset
- 7:16 PM
- Day length
- 13h 5m
Daylight overlap: 11h 31m — 7:11 AM–6:42 PM in Panama City (6:11 AM–5:42 PM in Mexico City). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Central Standard 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 Standard Time
- MEX
- NLU
- TLC
- PBC
- QRO
- BJX
- GDL
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Panama City in Mexico City?
- 9:00 am Panama City is 8:00 am Mexico City.
- What is 12:00 pm Panama City in Mexico City?
- 12:00 pm Panama City is 11:00 am Mexico City.
- What is 12:30 pm Panama City in Mexico City?
- 12:30 pm Panama City is 11:30 am Mexico City.
- What is 2:00 pm Panama City in Mexico City?
- 2:00 pm Panama City is 1:00 pm Mexico City.
- What is 5:00 pm Panama City in Mexico City?
- 5:00 pm Panama City is 4:00 pm Mexico City.
- What is 11:30 pm Panama City in Mexico City?
- 11:30 pm Panama City is 10:30 pm Mexico City.