Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?

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

Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

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

10:00 AM in Toronto, on the same day.

Panama City to Toronto Meeting Planner

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Panama City right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

Panama City · Panama

8:18 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EST

Toronto · Canada

9:18 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Panama City and Toronto

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Panama City (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Panama CityOrganizerPanama ·8:18PMnow
TorontoCanada ·· summer time9:18PMnow

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Date in Panama City

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Panama City time.

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

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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.
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Your meeting

Panama City1:00 PM ESTSat, Oct 17
Toronto2:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 18:00 UTC

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Time difference between Panama City and Toronto

Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Panama City right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Panama City on EST (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Toronto: then Toronto and Panama City are on the same time.

Time difference between Panama City and Toronto over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Toronto 1 hour ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Same time	Clocks go back in Toronto
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Toronto 1 hour ahead	Clocks go forward in Toronto

Panama City is on Eastern Standard Time. Toronto is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Panama City & Toronto Scheduling

What is the time difference between Panama City and Toronto?: Toronto is 1 hour ahead of Panama City right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Panama City on EST (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Toronto: then Toronto and Panama City are on the same time.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Panama City and Toronto?: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Panama City (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does Panama City observe daylight saving time?: No. Panama City stays on EST (UTC-5) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Panama City?: 10:00 AM in Toronto, on the same day.

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