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Current Date And Time In Mata Ahogado, Panama

Saturday, 25 July 2026
15:12:43 EST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 614
District: Distrito de San Carlos

✈️ Mata Ahogado, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Mata Ahogado, Panamá Oeste 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 Mata Ahogado.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Panama, which includes Mata Ahogado, 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 Mata Ahogado.

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 Mata Ahogado. 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 Mata Ahogado.

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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 Mata Ahogado for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Mata Ahogado
Local Airport • RIH
Scarlett Martinez International Airport
Río Hato, PA
28
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • PAC
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
Albrook, PA
71
km away
Nearest to La Chorrera (Capital)
Local Airport • BLB
Panamá Pacífico International Airport
Panamá City, PA
20
km from La Chorrera

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Mata Ahogado's exact coordinates, or La Chorrera's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Mata Ahogado From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mata Ahogado 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)3,618 km2,248 mi~ 5h
Toronto (Canada)3,895 km2,420 mi~ 5h 20m
Los Angeles (United States)4,811 km2,989 mi~ 6h 25m
London (United Kingdom)8,564 km5,322 mi~ 10h 50m
Paris (France)8,735 km5,428 mi~ 11h 02m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,926 km7,410 mi~ 14h 47m
Tokyo (Japan)13,567 km8,430 mi~ 16h 43m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,893 km8,632 mi~ 17h 06m
Sydney (Australia)14,082 km8,750 mi~ 17h 19m
Singapore (Singapore)18,824 km11,696 mi~ 22h 54m

✈ 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 Mata Ahogado, 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 Mata Ahogado 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 Time3:12 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Mata Ahogado to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:12 PM on Saturday in Mata Ahogado. 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 Mata Ahogado 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 Mata Ahogado
New York (United States)Sat, 4:12 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 1:12 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 4:12 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 9:12 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 10:12 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 12:12 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 4:12 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 5:12 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 6:12 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 8:12 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 Mata Ahogado — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Mata Ahogado 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 Mata Ahogado

Knowing which languages are used in Mata Ahogado 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 Mata Ahogado. 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
Los Llanitos (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)2 mi3 kmSouth (S)
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La Laguna (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmESE
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Las Colinas (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)5 mi9 kmSouth (S)
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Alto de La Estancia (Coclé, Panama)6 mi10 kmWSW
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Sorá (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)6 mi10 kmEast (E)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Mata Ahogado

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Mata Ahogado is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,620 km away. Straight-line distances from Mata Ahogado 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), Mexico1,620 km1,007 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,563 km1,592 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,333 km3,314 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,581 km5,953 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,897 km7,392 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,322 km8,899 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,389 km9,562 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Mata Ahogado's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Mata Ahogado

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Mata Ahogado

Mata Ahogado 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 Mata Ahogado

The closest airport to Mata Ahogado is Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH), 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 Mata Ahogado From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Mata Ahogado 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 Mata Ahogado gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Mata Ahogado

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

🔎 Explore More About Mata Ahogado

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Mata Ahogado

What side of the road do people drive on in Mata Ahogado?

Mata Ahogado, 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 Mata Ahogado use?

Mata Ahogado 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 Mata Ahogado?

In Mata Ahogado, 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 Mata Ahogado?

Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) is the nearest airport to Mata Ahogado, about 28 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Mata Ahogado in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Mata Ahogado 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 Mata Ahogado?

Mata Ahogado shares the official and regional languages of Panamá Oeste 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 Mata Ahogado?

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