Time difference
Time difference between Panama City and Wellington
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Wellington is currently 17 hours ahead of Panama City.
Panama City • EST
8:19 AM
Thursday, Jun 18
Wellington • GMT+12
1:19 AM
Friday, Jun 19
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Best times to meet
Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Panama City and Wellington do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Panama City, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Wellington.
Quick conversion table
| Panama City | Wellington |
|---|---|
| 8 AM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 12 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 2:00 PM (next day) |
Daylight saving
Heads up: the gap will widen to 18 hours around October 1, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
Frequently asked questions
- How many hours ahead is Wellington than Panama City?
- Wellington is 17 hours ahead of Panama City.
- What time is 9 AM in Panama City in Wellington?
- 9:00 AM in Panama City is 2:00 AM the next day in Wellington.
- Do Panama City and Wellington observe daylight saving?
- Heads up: the gap will widen to 18 hours around October 1, when one of the cities shifts for daylight saving. Double-check meeting times scheduled across that date.
- When is the best time to call Wellington from Panama City?
- Panama City and Wellington business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Panama City or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.