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Cañas Gordas, Chiriquí Province, Panama – Panama Flag

Current Date And Time In Cañas Gordas, Panama

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:59:29 EST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 374
District: Distrito de Renacimiento

✈️ Cañas Gordas, Chiriquí Province, Panama - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Cañas Gordas, Chiriquí 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 Cañas Gordas.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Panama, which includes Cañas Gordas, 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 Cañas Gordas.

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 Cañas Gordas. 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 Cañas Gordas.

🚔
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 Cañas Gordas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Cañas Gordas
Regional Airport • OTR
Coto 47 Airport
Corredores, CR
17
km away
Nearest to David (Capital)
Regional Airport • DAV
Enrique Malek International Airport
David, PA
4
km from David

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Cañas Gordas's exact coordinates, or David's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Cañas Gordas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cañas Gordas 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)3,662 km2,275 mi~ 5h 03m
Toronto (Canada)3,896 km2,421 mi~ 5h 20m
Los Angeles (United States)4,573 km2,842 mi~ 6h 08m
London (United Kingdom)8,749 km5,436 mi~ 11h 03m
Paris (France)8,931 km5,550 mi~ 11h 15m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,683 km7,259 mi~ 14h 30m
Tokyo (Japan)13,363 km8,303 mi~ 16h 28m
Sydney (Australia)13,838 km8,599 mi~ 17h 02m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,121 km8,775 mi~ 17h 22m
Singapore (Singapore)18,667 km11,599 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 Cañas Gordas, 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 Cañas Gordas 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 Time12:59 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Cañas Gordas to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:59 AM on Sunday in Cañas Gordas. 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 Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas
New York (United States)Sun, 1:59 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:59 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 1:59 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 6:59 AM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 7:59 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 9:59 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:59 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:59 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:59 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:59 PM17h 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 Cañas Gordas — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas

Knowing which languages are used in Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas. 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
Alto Quiel (Chiriquí Province, Panama)2 mi4 kmESE
⬆️
Sabalito (Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica)5 mi8 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
San Vito (Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica)6 mi10 kmNW
⬆️
Río Sereno (Chiriquí Province, Panama)6 mi10 kmNE
⬆️
Plaza de Caisán (Chiriquí Province, Panama)7 mi11 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Cañas Gordas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Cañas Gordas is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,459 km away. Straight-line distances from Cañas Gordas 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), Mexico1,459 km907 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,692 km1,673 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,576 km3,465 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,802 km6,091 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,140 km7,543 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,219 km8,835 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,524 km9,646 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

Cañas Gordas shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Chiriquí Province and Panama. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Cañas Gordas, 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 Cañas Gordas and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Cañas Gordas.

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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🧭 Cañas Gordas's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Cañas Gordas

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Cañas Gordas. 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 Cañas Gordas — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Cañas Gordas

Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas

The closest airport to Cañas Gordas is Coto 47 Airport (OTR), about 17 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 Cañas Gordas From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Cañas Gordas

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

🔎 Explore More About Cañas Gordas

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Cañas Gordas

What side of the road do people drive on in Cañas Gordas?

Cañas Gordas, 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 Cañas Gordas use?

Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas?

In Cañas Gordas, 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 Cañas Gordas?

Coto 47 Airport (OTR) is the nearest airport to Cañas Gordas, about 17 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Cañas Gordas in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Cañas Gordas 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 Cañas Gordas?

Cañas Gordas shares the official and regional languages of Chiriquí 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 Cañas Gordas?

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