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Puerto Caimito, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama – Panama Flag

Current Date And Time In Puerto Caimito, Panama

Saturday, 25 July 2026
16:26:07 EST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 4,174
District: Distrito de La Chorrera

✈️ Puerto Caimito, Panamá Oeste Province, Panama - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Puerto Caimito, 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 Puerto Caimito.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Panama, which includes Puerto Caimito, 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 Puerto Caimito.

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 Puerto Caimito. 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 Puerto Caimito.

🚔
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 Puerto Caimito for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Puerto Caimito
Local Airport • BLB
Panamá Pacífico International Airport
Panamá City, PA
14
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • PAC
Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport
Albrook, PA
21
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Puerto Caimito From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Puerto Caimito 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)3,585 km2,228 mi~ 4h 58m
Toronto (Canada)3,867 km2,403 mi~ 5h 18m
Los Angeles (United States)4,824 km2,997 mi~ 6h 26m
London (United Kingdom)8,517 km5,292 mi~ 10h 46m
Paris (France)8,686 km5,398 mi~ 10h 58m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,976 km7,442 mi~ 14h 50m
Tokyo (Japan)13,570 km8,432 mi~ 16h 43m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,843 km8,602 mi~ 17h 02m
Sydney (Australia)14,132 km8,781 mi~ 17h 23m
Singapore (Singapore)18,812 km11,689 mi~ 22h 53m

✈ 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 Puerto Caimito, 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 Puerto Caimito 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 Time4:26 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Puerto Caimito to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:26 PM on Saturday in Puerto Caimito. 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 Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito
New York (United States)Sat, 5:26 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 2:26 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 5:26 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 10:26 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 11:26 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:26 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:26 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:26 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:26 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:26 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 Puerto Caimito — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito

Knowing which languages are used in Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito. 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
Hato Montaña (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmNNW
⬆️
Nuevo Arraiján (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmNorth (N)
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San José (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmNNW
⬆️
Vista Alegre (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmNNE
⬆️
San Vicente de Bique (Panamá Oeste Province, Panama)4 mi7 kmNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Puerto Caimito

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Puerto Caimito is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,621 km away. Straight-line distances from Puerto Caimito 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), Mexico1,621 km1,007 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,575 km1,600 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,320 km3,306 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,531 km5,923 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,847 km7,361 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,307 km8,890 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,345 km9,535 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

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

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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🧭 Puerto Caimito's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Puerto Caimito

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Puerto Caimito

Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito

The closest airport to Puerto Caimito is Panamá Pacífico International Airport (BLB), about 14 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 Puerto Caimito From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Puerto Caimito

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

🔎 Explore More About Puerto Caimito

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Puerto Caimito

What side of the road do people drive on in Puerto Caimito?

Puerto Caimito, 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 Puerto Caimito use?

Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito?

In Puerto Caimito, 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 Puerto Caimito?

Panamá Pacífico International Airport (BLB) is the nearest airport to Puerto Caimito, about 14 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Puerto Caimito in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito?

Puerto Caimito 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 Puerto Caimito?

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