5am in Beijing is 4pm in Panama City on the previous day.

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Beijing and Panama City. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Beijing and Panama City?

Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Panama City right now. We always show the live, daylight-saving-correct difference, so this figure already accounts for whichever side is observing summer time today.

When it's 5am in Beijing, what time is it in Panama City?

5am in Beijing is 4pm in Panama City on the previous day. It falls outside the 9-to-5 in Beijing but lands inside working hours in Panama City. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.

What's the best time for a call between Beijing and Panama City?

There's no comfortable 9-to-5 overlap between Beijing and Panama City — they sit on opposite sides of the planet's working day. Plan for an early or late call on one side, or hand work off asynchronously.

Does this account for daylight saving time?

Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CST and EST — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.

Why is the date sometimes different on each side?

When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.