Panama facts
| Capital | Panama City |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Central America |
| Area | 75,417 km² · 29,119 sq mi · 18,635,918 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Panamanian |
| Currency | Panamanian Balboa (PAB), US Dollar (USD) |
| Time zone | America/Panama · UTC−5 · 2:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +507 |
| Internet domain | .pa |
| Electricity | 120V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 8.9936, -79.5197 |
Time difference
Panama City is on UTC−5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 a.m. |
| London | 6:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Panama is about 0.8% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Panama is about 31% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Panama City to Washington, D.C.: about 3,334 km (2,072 mi) as the crow flies.
- Panama City to London: about 8,493 km (5,277 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Panama shares land borders with 2 countries: Colombia, Costa Rica.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Panama?
The capital of Panama is Panama City.
How big is Panama?
Panama covers about 75,417 km² (29,119 sq mi), ranking 116 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.8% of the size of the United States. It is about 31% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Panama in?
Panama City uses UTC−5 (America/Panama) today. When it is noon in Panama City, it is 1:00 p.m. in New York and 6:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Panama use?
Panama uses the Panamanian Balboa (PAB) and the US Dollar (USD).
What is the country code for Panama?
The international calling code is +507. From the United States dial 011 507 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 507.
What language is spoken in Panama?
Official or national language: Spanish.