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How to Call Panama from the US
Dial 011 + 507 + the local number to call Panama from the US — no leading 0 to drop. Panama City and Colón examples, time zones, costs, and business tips.
To call Panama from the US, dial 011 + 507 + the local number — there is no leading 0 or area code to drop. Panama City landline example: 011-507-263-1234. Panama mobile: 011-507-6123-4567 (8 digits, begins with 6).
The 011 is the US international exit code. The 507 is Panama’s country code.
This pattern works from any US landline or mobile — on a smartphone you can substitute + for 011, dialing +507 263 1234.
How to dial Panama from the US
Follow these three steps every time:
- Dial 011 — the US exit code for all international calls. On a mobile keypad, long-press
0to enter+as a shortcut;+works identically to011on smartphones. - Dial 507 — Panama’s ITU-assigned country code under the E.164 numbering plan.
- Dial the full local number exactly as written. Panama has no trunk prefix, no leading 0, and no geographic area codes, so nothing is added or removed. Landlines are 7 digits; mobiles are 8 digits.
The complete pattern: 011 507 <full local number>.
If you see a Panama number already formatted with +507 (common on business cards and websites), replace the + with 011 from a US landline, or dial it as-is from a smartphone.
Panama number format and cities
Panama uses a single nationwide numbering plan with no area codes — a key difference from European systems where each city carries its own prefix.
| City | Line type | Example local number | Dial from US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City | Landline | 263 1234 | 011 507 263 1234 |
| Colón | Landline | 441 1234 | 011 507 441 1234 |
| David | Landline | 774 1234 | 011 507 774 1234 |
| Any city | Mobile | 6123 4567 | 011 507 6123 4567 |
Panamanian landlines are 7 digits and begin with 2, 3, 4, or 5.
Mobile numbers are 8 digits and begin with 6.
Because there are no area codes, the city of a landline is not encoded in the dialing prefix the way it is in many other countries — you dial every Panama number with the same 011 507 lead.
How Panama’s +507 numbering works
Panama’s country code +507 was assigned by the ITU under the E.164 international numbering plan and covers the entire country.
The plan is “flat”: there is no national trunk prefix (no leading 0) and no geographic area codes. This makes Panama one of the simpler countries to dial from abroad, because the number you see is the number you dial after 011 507.
Landline and mobile numbers are distinguished by length and leading digit rather than by an area code — 7-digit landlines starting 2–5, and 8-digit mobiles starting 6.
Time zone: Panama vs US Eastern
Panama observes a single time zone year-round and does not use daylight saving time:
- Standard offset: UTC-5, identical to US Eastern Standard Time.
- During US daylight saving (roughly March–November): the US “springs forward” but Panama does not, so Panama is one hour behind US Eastern during that period.
| US time zone | Offset to Panama (US winter / EST) | Offset to Panama (US summer / EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | Same time | Panama −1 h |
| Central (CT) | Panama +1 h | Same time |
| Mountain (MT) | Panama +2 h | Panama +1 h |
| Pacific (PT) | Panama +3 h | Panama +2 h |
Important for business callers: because Panama sits on US Eastern’s offset and never changes its clocks, the overlap with US working hours is unusually generous. A call placed any time between 9 AM and 5 PM ET lands inside Panama’s normal office day — no early-morning or late-night scheduling gymnastics required.
US to Panama calling costs
Costs vary significantly by calling method:
- US carrier per-minute (no plan): major US carriers charge roughly $1–$3 per minute to Panama without an international add-on. Fine for an occasional call.
- Carrier international add-on packages: a monthly fee reduces the per-minute rate, worthwhile if you call Panama regularly.
- VoIP providers (including DialPhone): flat per-minute rates to Panama that typically undercut carrier add-ons, with no monthly minimum. For US–Panama business calling at any volume, a VoIP plan on DialPhone business phone pays for itself quickly.
- Free app-to-app (WhatsApp, Signal): works if the Panamanian side also uses the app and has Wi-Fi or data. Not viable for reaching most landlines or businesses.
See DialPhone pricing for current per-minute Panama rates included in each plan tier.
Calling Panama mobile vs landline from the US
From a US perspective, the dialing procedure is the same for both: 011 507 <full local number>.
The difference lies in the number itself:
- Landlines are 7 digits and start with 2, 3, 4, or 5.
- Mobiles are 8 digits and start with 6.
You can tell the two apart at a glance by digit count and leading digit — there is no area code to interpret. Mobile destinations can be priced higher per minute than landlines on some US carrier plans; VoIP providers including DialPhone typically apply a single flat rate regardless of landline vs mobile destination.
SMS to Panama and business use cases
US-to-Panama SMS works from most US mobile plans — the same international add-on that covers calls usually covers texts. Address the message in +507 format followed by the full mobile number.
Business-grade SMS (A2P, bulk, or CRM-triggered) requires a provider supporting international SMS routing to Panamanian networks.
US–Panama B2B context where this matters most:
- Logistics and shipping: the Panama Canal and the Colón Free Zone make Panama a hub for freight, customs, and supply-chain coordination with US partners — where reliable caller ID and time-zone alignment keep deals moving.
- Banking and financial services: Panama City is a regional financial center; US firms maintaining counterparty relationships benefit from a recognizable, verified caller ID on outbound calls.
- Real estate and professional services: US buyers, expats, and advisory firms transacting in Panama rely on consistent voice contact across the near-zero time-zone gap.
DialPhone routes US-to-Panama calls with STIR/SHAKEN attestation, so your caller ID presents as a verified number rather than an unidentified international call — a meaningful factor for answer rates.
FAQ
Calling Panama FAQ
What is the country code for Panama?
Panama's country code is +507. From a US landline or mobile, you reach it by dialing the US international exit code 011 first, making the full prefix 011 507. From a smartphone that supports E.164 dialing you can substitute + for 011, so +507 works identically.
Do I need to drop a leading 0 when calling Panama from the US?
No. Unlike many European countries, Panama uses a flat numbering plan with no trunk prefix and no area codes. Panamanian numbers are not written with a leading 0, so there is nothing to drop.
You simply dial 011 507 followed by the full local number exactly as it is written — 7 digits for a landline or 8 digits for a mobile.
How do I call a Panamanian mobile number from the US?
Panamanian mobile numbers are 8 digits and begin with the digit 6. Dial 011 + 507 + the full 8-digit mobile number.
Example: a mobile written as 6123 4567 is dialed from the US as 011 507 6123 4567. There is no separate area code or leading 0 — the leading 6 is what identifies the line as mobile.
What is the best time to call Panama from the US?
Panama stays on UTC-5 year-round and does not observe daylight saving time. That means Panama matches US Eastern Standard Time in winter exactly, and runs one hour behind US Eastern during US daylight saving (roughly March to November).
The overlap with US business hours is excellent in both directions. A call placed any time between 9 AM and 5 PM ET reaches Panama inside normal office hours, making it one of the easiest international markets to schedule from the US.
How much does it cost to call Panama from the US?
Standard US carrier rates without an international plan can run roughly $1–$3 per minute to Panama. Carrier international add-on packages reduce this to a lower per-minute rate for a monthly fee.
VoIP providers including DialPhone charge flat per-minute rates to Panama destinations that are typically lower than carrier add-on plans, with no monthly minimum for low-volume callers.
Can I call Panamanian toll-free numbers from the US?
Panama's toll-free numbers (carrying a 1800 service prefix within the +507 plan) are free only when dialed from within Panama. Calling them from the US will either fail to connect or connect at a standard international rate.
Ask your Panamanian contact for their direct geographic landline or mobile +507 number as a reliable alternative when calling from abroad.
What is the difference between a Panama landline and mobile number?
Panama landlines are 7 digits and start with the digits 2 through 5. Mobile numbers are 8 digits and start with 6. The digit count and the leading digit together tell you the line type.
From the US the dialing procedure is identical for both: 011 507 followed by the full number. There is no leading 0 or area code to add or remove in either case.
How do I save a Panama number in my phone contacts?
Save Panama numbers in full E.164 international format: +507 followed by the complete local number with no leading 0 and no area code. For example, a Panama City landline 263 1234 should be saved as +507 263 1234.
This format works from any country without modification, prevents dialing errors when roaming, and is the standard format expected by CRMs and VoIP platforms including DialPhone.
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