Current Date And Time In La Cresta, Panama
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:15:26 EST
State: Panamá Oeste Province
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 564
District: Distrito de Chame
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about La Cresta, a city in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for La Cresta — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | La Cresta | |
| District / County | Distrito de Chame | |
| State | Panamá Oeste Province | |
| Country | Panama | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 564 | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Panamá Oeste Province | #54 of 68 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +507 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .pa | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 11 | |
| In Feet | 36 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 8.64 | |
| Longitude | -79.88 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.638° N 79.88° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 38' 17" N 79° 52' 49" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 38.28' N 79° 52.82' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Panamá Oeste Province Capital | 29 km North-Northeast of La Chorrera | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Capurganá, Colombia (279 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:10 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 27m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Panama |
La Cresta is a city situated in Panamá Oeste Province, Panama, within North America. It falls under Distrito de Chame, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies La Cresta as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Panamá Oeste Province
The latitude and longitude of La Cresta pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 11 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open La Cresta on the map
La Cresta runs on UTC -05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in La Cresta run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › La Cresta exchange rates
To ring a number in La Cresta from outside Panama, dial +507 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into La Cresta and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, La Cresta ranks #54 of 68 cities in Panamá Oeste Province. It lies about 29 km North-Northeast of La Chorrera, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Panamá Oeste Province market. › Cities near La Cresta
La Cresta has a recorded population of approximately 564 people. That places it #54 of 68 cities with population data in Panamá Oeste Province. Browse more cities in Panamá Oeste Province for comparison.
La Cresta sits within Distrito de Chame, is part of Panamá Oeste Province in Panama. It is classified as a Populated Place.
La Cresta keeps UTC -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:10 AM and sets around 06:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in La Cresta price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our La Cresta currency page.
La Cresta is about 29 km North-Northeast of La Chorrera, the capital of Panamá Oeste Province. See cities near La Cresta for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from La Cresta lands you closest to Capurganá, Colombia, about 279 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close La Cresta sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
