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Current Date And Time In Punta Laurel, Panama

Saturday, 25 July 2026
12:33:38 EST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 69
District: Distrito de Bocas del Toro

✈️ Punta Laurel, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Punta Laurel, Bocas del Toro Province, Panama using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Punta Laurel.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Punta Laurel with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Punta Laurel — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Panama, which includes Punta Laurel, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Panama before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Panama's time zone -05:00, country calling code +507 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PA. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Punta Laurel.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+507
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PA

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Panama — police 104, ambulance 911, fire brigade 103, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Punta Laurel. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Punta Laurel.

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Police
104
🚑
Ambulance
911
🚒
Fire
103
📞
General
911

📊 Panama At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Panama — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.805
Very high
👤
Life Expectancy
79.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
96.2%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$19,161
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
8.4%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Panama development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Punta Laurel for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Punta Laurel
Regional Airport • BOC
Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport
Isla Colón, PA
26
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Punta Laurel's exact coordinates, or Bocas del Toro's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Punta Laurel From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Punta Laurel to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)3,601 km2,237 mi~ 4h 59m
Toronto (Canada)3,847 km2,390 mi~ 5h 17m
Los Angeles (United States)4,607 km2,863 mi~ 6h 10m
London (United Kingdom)8,660 km5,381 mi~ 10h 56m
Paris (France)8,841 km5,493 mi~ 11h 09m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,779 km7,319 mi~ 14h 36m
Tokyo (Japan)13,383 km8,316 mi~ 16h 30m
Sydney (Australia)13,934 km8,658 mi~ 17h 09m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,027 km8,716 mi~ 17h 15m
Singapore (Singapore)18,675 km11,604 mi~ 22h 43m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Punta Laurel, Panama is set to Eastern Standard Time (EST) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Punta Laurel requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern Standard Time (EST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time12:33 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Punta Laurel to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:33 PM on Saturday in Punta Laurel. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Punta Laurel right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Punta Laurel
New York (United States)Sat, 1:33 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:33 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:33 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:33 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 7:33 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:33 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:33 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:33 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:33 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:33 AM17h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Punta Laurel — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Punta Laurel is the United States dollar (USD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

€ 1 Euro
$ 1.14
USD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 1.33
USD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 0.6980
USD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 0.7091
USD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Punta Laurel

Knowing which languages are used in Punta Laurel helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Spanish

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Punta Laurel. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Isla Tigre (Bocas del Toro Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmNE
⬆️
Cayo de Agua (Bocas del Toro Province, Panama)5 mi8 kmEast (E)
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Cauchero (Bocas del Toro Province, Panama)9 mi15 kmWest (W)
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Punta Róbalo (Bocas del Toro Province, Panama)11 mi18 kmSW
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Isla Bastimentos (Bocas del Toro Province, Panama)11 mi18 kmNorth (N)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Punta Laurel

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Punta Laurel is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,458 km away. Straight-line distances from Punta Laurel to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico1,458 km906 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,696 km1,675 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,538 km3,441 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,709 km6,033 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,044 km7,484 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,204 km8,826 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,446 km9,598 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Punta Laurel shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Bocas del Toro Province and Panama. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Bocas del Toro Province Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Bocas del Toro Province, including major hub cities.
✈️ Panama Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Panama.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Punta Laurel, Panama runs at 120V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Punta Laurel and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Punta Laurel.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Punta Laurel's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Punta Laurel

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Punta Laurel. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Punta Laurel — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Punta Laurel

Punta Laurel keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Panama. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Punta Laurel

The closest airport to Punta Laurel is Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC), about 26 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Punta Laurel From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Punta Laurel needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Punta Laurel gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Punta Laurel

Punta Laurel rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Punta Laurel — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Punta Laurel

ℹ️ Punta Laurel OverviewSee the full profile of Punta Laurel — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Punta Laurel MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Punta Laurel for distance and direction.
💰 Punta Laurel CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Punta Laurel

What side of the road do people drive on in Punta Laurel?

Punta Laurel, like the rest of Panama, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Punta Laurel use?

Punta Laurel runs on 120V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Punta Laurel?

In Punta Laurel, reach police on 104, ambulance on 911, fire brigade on 103, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Punta Laurel?

Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC) is the nearest airport to Punta Laurel, about 26 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Punta Laurel in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Punta Laurel runs on Eastern Standard Time (UTC -05:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Punta Laurel?

Punta Laurel shares the official and regional languages of Bocas del Toro Province and Panama — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Punta Laurel?

No — Punta Laurel uses the United States dollar (USD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Punta Laurel currency page for live rates.