Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).

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 Los Angeles?

11:00 AM in Panama City, on the same day.

Los Angeles to Panama City Meeting Planner

Panama City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. Their working days overlap for 6 hours today.

Los Angeles · United States

7:38 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · PDT · summer time

Panama City · Panama

9:38 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EST

Best Meeting Times Between Los Angeles and Panama City

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Panama City). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Los AngelesOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time7:38PMnow
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Date in Los Angeles

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Los Angeles time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Los Angeles (13:00) and Panama City (15:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Los Angeles (12:00) and Panama City (14:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Los Angeles (14:00) and Panama City (16:00).

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Your meeting

Los Angeles1:00 PM PDTSat, Oct 17
Panama City3:00 PM ESTSat, Oct 17
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Time difference between Los Angeles and Panama City

Panama City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now: Panama City is on EST (UTC-5) and Los Angeles on PDT (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Los Angeles: then Panama City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Time difference between Los Angeles and Panama City over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Panama City 2 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Panama City 3 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Los Angeles
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Panama City 2 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is on Pacific Standard Time. Panama City is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Los Angeles & Panama City Scheduling

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Panama City?: Panama City is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now: Panama City is on EST (UTC-5) and Los Angeles on PDT (UTC-7). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Los Angeles: then Panama City is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Panama City?: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Panama City). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 6 hours of overlap today.
Does Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Los Angeles is on PDT (UTC-7) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to PST (UTC-8).
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 Los Angeles?: 11:00 AM in Panama City, on the same day.

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