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Las Palmas, Veraguas Province, Panama – Panama Flag

Current Date And Time In Las Palmas, Panama

Saturday, 25 July 2026
20:36:40 EST
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 1,291
District: Distrito de Las Palmas

✈️ Las Palmas, Veraguas Province, Panama - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Las Palmas, Veraguas 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 Palmas.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Panama, which includes Las Palmas, 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 Palmas.

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 Palmas. 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 Palmas.

🚔
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 Palmas for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Las Palmas
Local Airport
Pixvae Airstrip
Pixvae, PA
35
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • SYP
Ruben Cantu Airport
Santiago, PA
56
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Las Palmas From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Las Palmas 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)3,697 km2,297 mi~ 5h 06m
Toronto (Canada)3,954 km2,457 mi~ 5h 24m
Los Angeles (United States)4,737 km2,943 mi~ 6h 19m
London (United Kingdom)8,701 km5,406 mi~ 10h 59m
Paris (France)8,875 km5,515 mi~ 11h 11m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,773 km7,315 mi~ 14h 36m
Tokyo (Japan)13,517 km8,399 mi~ 16h 39m
Sydney (Australia)13,929 km8,655 mi~ 17h 08m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,043 km8,726 mi~ 17h 16m
Singapore (Singapore)18,809 km11,687 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 Las Palmas, 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 Palmas 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 Time8:36 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Las Palmas to Major World Cities

It is currently 8:36 PM on Saturday in Las Palmas. 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 Palmas 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 Palmas
New York (United States)Sat, 9:36 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 6:36 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 9:36 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 2:36 AM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 3:36 AM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 5:36 AM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 9:36 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 10:36 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 11:36 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 1:36 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 Las Palmas — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Las Palmas 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 Palmas

Knowing which languages are used in Las Palmas 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 Palmas. 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
Lolá (Veraguas Province, Panama)3 mi5 kmSSW
⬆️
El Rincón (Veraguas Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmNNE
⬆️
Corozal (Veraguas Province, Panama)4 mi6 kmSSE
⬆️
Cerro Pelado (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama)6 mi10 kmWNW
⬆️
El Piro (Ngöbe-Buglé Comarca, Panama)7 mi12 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Las Palmas

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Las Palmas is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,591 km away. Straight-line distances from Las Palmas 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), Mexico1,591 km989 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,565 km1,594 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,409 km3,361 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,729 km6,045 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,050 km7,487 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China14,332 km8,906 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,510 km9,637 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 Palmas shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Veraguas Province and Panama. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Las Palmas, 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 Palmas 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 Palmas.

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 Palmas's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Las Palmas

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Las Palmas. 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 Palmas — 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 Palmas

Las Palmas 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 Palmas

The closest airport to Las Palmas is Pixvae Airstrip, about 35 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 Palmas From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Las Palmas

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

🔎 Explore More About Las Palmas

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Las Palmas

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

Las Palmas, 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 Palmas use?

Las Palmas 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 Palmas?

In Las Palmas, 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 Palmas?

Pixvae Airstrip is the nearest airport to Las Palmas, about 35 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Las Palmas 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 Palmas?

Las Palmas shares the official and regional languages of Veraguas 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 Palmas?

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