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How to Call Panama from the United States

Country code +507 — Dial 011 507 61XX-XXXX from a US landline or +507 61XX-XXXX from a mobile phone.

+507
Panama Country Code

What to Dial

  1. 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
  2. 2Dial 507, the country code of Panama.
  3. 3Dial the number: 7 or 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines, exactly as written: Panama has no leading 0 to drop.
Calling a… Written in Panama From a US landline From a cell phone
Mobile 61XX-XXXX 011 507 61XX-XXXX +507 61XX-XXXX
Landline 200-XXXX 011 507 200-XXXX +507 200-XXXX

X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 11, 16, 21, 6, 81 or 87. More number types: Panama phone number format.

Mobile or Landline?

Panama had 157 mobile subscriptions and 17.4 landlines per 100 people in 2023. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Panama mobiles.

Source: World Bank (ITU).

Calling Tips for Panama

Best Time to Call

To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Panama City, call between 10:00 AM–9:00 PM EDT (7:00 AM–6:00 PM PDT). Panama doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.

Panama is on UTC−5, 1 hour behind US Eastern Time right now.

Cost Saving Tips

  • VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
  • WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
  • Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.

Time Difference

US Eastern (EDT)
--:--
UTC-4
-1h
Panama
--:--
UTC-5

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I call Panama from the US?
From a US landline, dial 011, then 507, then the number: 011 507 61XX-XXXX for a mobile. From a cell phone, dial +507 61XX-XXXX.
Do I need to drop a 0 when calling Panama?
No. Panama has no trunk prefix: dial every digit after +507 exactly as written, for example +507 61XX-XXXX.
How many digits is a phone number in Panama?
7 or 8 digits for mobiles and 7 for landlines after the country code +507. Mobile numbers start with 11, 16, 21, 6, 81 or 87.
What time should I call Panama from the US?
Panama is 1 hour behind New York (UTC−5 in Panama City). To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM there, call between 10:00 AM–9:00 PM EDT, or 7:00 AM–6:00 PM PDT on the West Coast. Panama doesn't change its clocks, so the difference shifts by an hour when the US switches to or from daylight saving time.
How do people in Panama call the US?
They dial the exit code 00, then 1 and the 10-digit US number: 00 1 XXX XXX XXXX, or +1 from a mobile.
How much does it cost to call Panama?
It depends on your plan: many US plans charge per minute for international calls, and calls to Panama mobiles often cost more than calls to landlines. Internet calling apps are free when both people have the same app.
Panama Quick Info
Country Code +507
ISO Code PA
Capital Panama City
Time Zone UTC-5
Exit Code (US) 011
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