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Las Palmitas, Los Santos Province, Panama – Panama Flag

Current Date And Time In Las Palmitas, Panama

Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:53:12 EST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 821
District: Distrito de Las Tablas

✈️ Las Palmitas, Los Santos Province, Panama - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Las Palmitas, 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 Las Palmitas.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Panama, which includes Las Palmitas, 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 Las Palmitas.

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 Las Palmitas. 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 Las Palmitas.

🚔
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 Las Palmitas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Las Palmitas
Regional Airport • CTD
Alonso Valderrama Airport
Chitré, PA
28
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Las Palmitas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Las Palmitas 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)3,716 km2,309 mi~ 5h 07m
Toronto (Canada)3,991 km2,480 mi~ 5h 27m
Los Angeles (United States)4,859 km3,019 mi~ 6h 28m
London (United Kingdom)8,652 km5,376 mi~ 10h 56m
Paris (France)8,820 km5,481 mi~ 11h 08m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,852 km7,365 mi~ 14h 42m
Tokyo (Japan)13,629 km8,469 mi~ 16h 47m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,969 km8,680 mi~ 17h 11m
Sydney (Australia)14,008 km8,704 mi~ 17h 14m
Singapore (Singapore)18,903 km11,746 mi~ 22h 59m

✈ 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 Las Palmitas, 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 Las Palmitas 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 Time2:53 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Las Palmitas to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:53 PM on Saturday in Las Palmitas. 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 Las Palmitas 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 Las Palmitas
New York (United States)Sat, 3:53 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:53 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:53 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:53 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:53 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:53 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:53 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:53 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:53 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:53 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 Las Palmitas — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Las Palmitas 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 Las Palmitas

Knowing which languages are used in Las Palmitas 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 Las Palmitas. 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
Las Tablas (Los Santos Province, Panama)1 mi1 kmEast (E)
⬆️
La Tiza (Los Santos Province, Panama)1 mi2 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
El Cocal (Los Santos Province, Panama)2 mi3 kmSSE
⬆️
Perales (Los Santos Province, Panama)2 mi4 kmWNW
⬆️
La Pasera (Los Santos Province, Panama)2 mi4 kmNNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Las Palmitas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Las Palmitas is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,690 km away. Straight-line distances from Las Palmitas 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), Mexico1,690 km1,050 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,480 km1,541 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,285 km3,284 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,661 km6,003 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,969 km7,437 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,408 km8,953 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,483 km9,621 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

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

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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🧭 Las Palmitas's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Las Palmitas

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Las Palmitas

Las Palmitas 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 Las Palmitas

The closest airport to Las Palmitas is Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), about 28 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 Las Palmitas From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Las Palmitas 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 Las Palmitas gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Las Palmitas

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

🔎 Explore More About Las Palmitas

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Las Palmitas

What side of the road do people drive on in Las Palmitas?

Las Palmitas, 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 Las Palmitas use?

Las Palmitas 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 Las Palmitas?

In Las Palmitas, 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 Las Palmitas?

Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) is the nearest airport to Las Palmitas, about 28 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Las Palmitas in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Las Palmitas 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 Las Palmitas?

Las Palmitas 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 Las Palmitas?

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