South Africa to Panama time converter

Panama is 7 hours behind South Africa. When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 2:00 AM in Panama.

South Africa SAST

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Panama EST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

South Africa
Thu, Oct 22
SASTUTC+2
Panama
Wed, Oct 21
ESTUTC-5-7h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

South Africa to Panama conversion table

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

South AfricaPanama
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 South Africa (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Panama).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference stays 7 hours all year.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between South Africa and Panama?

Panama is 7 hours behind South Africa.

What time is it in Panama when it is 9 AM in South Africa?

When it is 9:00 AM in South Africa, it is 2:00 AM in Panama.

When is the best time to call Panama from South Africa?

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

Does the time difference between South Africa and Panama change?

No. The difference stays 7 hours all year.