Panama City×New York
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Panama City uses the PAB (B/.) and New York uses the USD ($). Language shifts too — Spanish in Panama City, English in New York. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Panama
- Capital
- Panama City
- Currency
- Panamanian balboa (PAB · B/.)
- Language
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +507
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Panama City and New York?
Panama City is 1 hour ahead of New York. Panama City runs on GMT-5 and New York on GMT-4. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 7 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Panama City from New York?
About 3,570 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 4h 42m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Panama City and New York use?
Panama City uses the Panamanian balboa (PAB, B/.); New York uses the United States dollar (USD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Panama City from New York?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +507, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Panama City and New York?
Panama City primarily speaks Spanish; New York speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Panama City and New York drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.