Johannesburg to Panama City time converter

Panama City is 7 hours behind Johannesburg. When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 2:00 AM in Panama City.

Johannesburg SAST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Panama City CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa
Thu, Oct 22
SASTUTC+2
Florida, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5-7h
Finding your time zone…

12:38 AM in Johannesburg, Thursday, October 22, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Johannesburg to Panama City conversion table

Every hour of today in Johannesburg and the matching time in Panama City. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

JohannesburgPanama City
12:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM12:00 AM
8:00 AM1:00 AM
9:00 AM2:00 AM
10:00 AM3:00 AM
11:00 AM4:00 AM
12:00 PM5:00 AM
1:00 PM6:00 AM
2:00 PM7:00 AM
3:00 PM8:00 AM
4:00 PM9:00 AM
5:00 PM10:00 AM
6:00 PM11:00 AM
7:00 PM12:00 PM
8:00 PM1:00 PM
9:00 PM2:00 PM
10:00 PM3:00 PM
11:00 PM4:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Panama City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Johannesburg and Panama City switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 22, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -7h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -8h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 22, 2027: -7h

Distance

Johannesburg and Panama City are 13,594 km (8,447 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Panama City?

Panama City is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.

What time is it in Panama City when it is 9 AM in Johannesburg?

When it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg, it is 2:00 AM in Panama City.

When is the best time to call Panama City from Johannesburg?

Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Johannesburg (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Panama City).

Does the time difference between Johannesburg and Panama City change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.