Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?

No. Panama City stays on EST (UTC-5) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Panama City when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?

8:00 PM in Panama City, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Hong Kong).

Hong Kong to Panama City Meeting Planner

Panama City is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Hong Kong · China

10:39 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Panama City · Panama

9:39 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EST

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Panama City

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong, which is 10:00 PM in Panama City; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·10:39AMnow
Panama CityPanama ·9:39PMYesterday · now

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Date in Hong Kong

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Hong Kong time.

11:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (11:00); late evening in Panama City (22:00, previous day).
10:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (10:00); late evening in Panama City (21:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (09:00); late evening in Panama City (20:00, previous day).

The whole day

Pick any slot in the Fit row, or use the arrow keys there, to make it the meeting time.

Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
Fit
Hong KongUTC+8
Panama CityEST
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Hong Kong11:00 AM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Panama City10:00 PM ESTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-18 03:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and Panama City

Panama City is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Panama City is on EST (UTC-5) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Hong Kong and Panama City over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Panama City 13 hours behind	—

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Panama City is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Panama City Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Panama City?: Panama City is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Panama City is on EST (UTC-5) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Panama City?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong, which is 10:00 PM in Panama City; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?: No. Panama City stays on EST (UTC-5) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Panama City when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?: 8:00 PM in Panama City, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Hong Kong).

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