Time Difference Between Panamá and Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Panamá.
Panama
Panamá
America/Panama · UTC-5
United States
Los Angeles
America/Los_Angeles · UTC-7
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Panamá and Los Angeles.
Panamá
11:00 AM
Los Angeles
9:00 AM
Panamá
12:00 PM
Los Angeles
10:00 AM
Panamá
1:00 PM
Los Angeles
11:00 AM
Panamá
2:00 PM
Los Angeles
12:00 PM
Panamá
3:00 PM
Los Angeles
1:00 PM
Panamá
4:00 PM
Los Angeles
2:00 PM
Panamá
5:00 PM
Los Angeles
3:00 PM
Panamá to Los Angeles — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Los Angeles for an hour in Panamá. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Panamá and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) is 2 hours behind Panamá, Panama (UTC-5).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Panamá and Los Angeles?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Panamá and Los Angeles?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Panamá, what time is it in Los Angeles?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Panamá is mapped to its equivalent local time in Los Angeles, including day shift markers when the date differs.