Sydney to Panama City time converter
Panama City is 16 hours behind Sydney. When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Panama City.
Sydney AEDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Panama City CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
8:36 PM in Sydney, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Sydney to Panama City conversion table
Every hour of today in Sydney and the matching time in Panama City. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Sydney | Panama City |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM−1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM−1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Panama City).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Sydney and Panama City switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -16h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -17h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 4, 2027: -16h
- Apr 4, 2027 – Oct 3, 2027: -15h
- Oct 3, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -16h
Distance
Sydney and Panama City are 14,706 km (9,138 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Sydney and Panama City?
Panama City is 16 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Panama City when it is 9 AM in Sydney?
When it is 9:00 AM in Sydney, it is 5:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in Panama City.
When is the best time to call Panama City from Sydney?
Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Sydney (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Panama City).
Does the time difference between Sydney 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.