Offset
The time difference between Tokyo and Panama City is 14 hours.
Tokyo (JST) is ahead of Panama City (EST).
JST: UTC+9
EST: UTC-5
Neither Tokyo nor Panama City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri) in Tokyo and Panama City don't overlap on the same weekday. Panama City is 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Realistic options: hand off asynchronously, or stretch one side by an hour to catch the other team at the start or end of their day.
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.
Japan
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Coming of Age DayMon, Jan 12
- Foundation DayWed, Feb 11
- The Emperor's BirthdayMon, Feb 23
- Vernal Equinox DayFri, Mar 20
- Shōwa DayWed, Apr 29
- Constitution Memorial DayWed, May 6
- Greenery DayMon, May 4
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Marine DayMon, Jul 20
- Mountain DayTue, Aug 11
- Respect for the Aged DayMon, Sep 21
- Autumnal Equinox DayWed, Sep 23
- Sports DayMon, Oct 12
- Culture DayTue, Nov 3
- Labour Thanksgiving DayMon, Nov 23
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
About these zones
Tokyo uses Japan Standard Time (JST). To call Japan, dial +81.
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Panama City is approximately 8,450 miles northeast of Tokyo.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Tokyo | Panama City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 am | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 am | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Tokyo nor Panama 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
- 4:26 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 30m
- Sunrise
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 6:37 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
Daylight overlap: 4h 11m — 4:26 AM–8:37 AM in Tokyo (2:26 PM–6:37 PM in Panama City). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Japan Standard Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Japan Standard Time
- HND
- NRT
- ITM
- KIX
- UKB
- NGO
- NKM
- CTS
- OKD
- FUK
Airports in Eastern Standard Time
- ONX
- PAC
- PTY
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Tokyo in Panama City?
- 9:00 am Tokyo is 7:00 pm Panama City, the previous day.
- What is 12:00 pm Tokyo in Panama City?
- 12:00 pm Tokyo is 10:00 pm Panama City, the previous day.
- What is 12:30 pm Tokyo in Panama City?
- 12:30 pm Tokyo is 10:30 pm Panama City, the previous day.
- What is 2:00 pm Tokyo in Panama City?
- 2:00 pm Tokyo is 12:00 am Panama City.
- What is 5:00 pm Tokyo in Panama City?
- 5:00 pm Tokyo is 3:00 am Panama City.
- What is 11:30 pm Tokyo in Panama City?
- 11:30 pm Tokyo is 9:30 am Panama City.