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El Cacao, Los Santos Province, Panama – Panama Flag

Current Date And Time In El Cacao, Panama

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:48:16 EST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 261
District: Distrito de Tonosí

✈️ El Cacao, Los Santos Province, Panama - Travel Information


Plan your trip to El Cacao, Los Santos 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 El Cacao.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Panama, which includes El Cacao, 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 El Cacao.

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 El Cacao. 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 El Cacao.

🚔
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 El Cacao for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to El Cacao
Local Airport • PDM
Capt. J. Montenegro Airport
Pedasí, PA
41
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • CTD
Alonso Valderrama Airport
Chitré, PA
60
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — El Cacao's exact coordinates, or Las Tablas's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is El Cacao From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Cacao 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)3,753 km2,332 mi~ 5h 10m
Toronto (Canada)4,027 km2,502 mi~ 5h 29m
Los Angeles (United States)4,874 km3,028 mi~ 6h 29m
London (United Kingdom)8,687 km5,398 mi~ 10h 58m
Paris (France)8,855 km5,502 mi~ 11h 10m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,821 km7,346 mi~ 14h 39m
Tokyo (Japan)13,649 km8,481 mi~ 16h 48m
Sydney (Australia)13,977 km8,685 mi~ 17h 12m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,001 km8,700 mi~ 17h 13m
Singapore (Singapore)18,930 km11,763 mi~ 23h 01m

✈ 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 El Cacao, 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 El Cacao 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 Time4:48 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From El Cacao to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:48 AM on Sunday in El Cacao. 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 El Cacao 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 El Cacao
New York (United States)Sun, 5:48 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 2:48 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 5:48 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 10:48 AM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 11:48 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:48 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:48 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:48 PM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:48 PM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:48 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 El Cacao — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in El Cacao 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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In El Cacao

Knowing which languages are used in El Cacao 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 El Cacao. 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
Flores (Los Santos Province, Panama)3 mi4 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Tonosí (Los Santos Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmSW
⬆️
El Bebedero (Los Santos Province, Panama)4 mi7 kmWSW
⬆️
Nuario (Los Santos Province, Panama)8 mi13 kmNE
⬆️
Ave María (Los Santos Province, Panama)9 mi15 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From El Cacao

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to El Cacao is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,714 km away. Straight-line distances from El Cacao 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), Mexico1,714 km1,065 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,451 km1,523 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,271 km3,275 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,693 km6,023 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,000 km7,456 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,439 km8,972 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,520 km9,643 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 El Cacao's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for El Cacao

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in El Cacao

El Cacao 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 El Cacao

The closest airport to El Cacao is Capt. J. Montenegro Airport (PDM), about 41 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 El Cacao From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving El Cacao 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 El Cacao gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond El Cacao

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

🔎 Explore More About El Cacao

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To El Cacao

What side of the road do people drive on in El Cacao?

El Cacao, 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 El Cacao use?

El Cacao 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 El Cacao?

In El Cacao, 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 El Cacao?

Capt. J. Montenegro Airport (PDM) is the nearest airport to El Cacao, about 41 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is El Cacao in, and does it observe daylight saving?

El Cacao 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 El Cacao?

El Cacao shares the official and regional languages of Los Santos 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 El Cacao?

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