Calling Panama from South Africa: 00 507 [local number].
Quick answer
To call Panama from South Africa, dial 00, then 507, then the local number without leading zeros. Example: 00 507 6123 4567.
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Dialing format
00 507 6123 4567
Exit code • Country code • Local number
Whether you’re calling family, friends, or business contacts, knowing how to call Panama correctly helps your conversation start smoothly. This guide covers the essential dialing steps, including country and area codes that are easy to miss. By the end, you’ll be ready to connect confidently with anyone in Panama - whether you’re calling Panama City or anywhere else.
Follow these simple steps to make a call to Panama from South Africa
Start by dialing 00 (or use + on mobile). This is the international dialing prefix for South Africa.
Dial the country code +507 for Panama.
Dial the local phone number in Panama (typically 8-10 digits, without any leading zeros).
Full format: 00 507 [local number] - For example: 00 507 612 345 678
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Calling Code
+507
Capital of Panama
Panama City
Region
Americas (Central America)
Currency of Panama
Panamanian balboa (B/.)
Panama Time Zones
UTC-05:00
Current time
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Panama is --
Panama, located in Central America, is a nation with a rich identity. Its capital city, Panama City, serves as the administrative center for a population of approximately 4.1M.
The official currency is the Panamanian balboa (B/.). When calling Panama, the country code is +507. The country observes the UTC-05:00 time zone(s), and the primary language(s) spoken include Spanish.
Population
4.1M
Population Rank
#124 of 230
Language Footprint
Spanish
Time Zone Footprint
UTC-05:00
City/Area Code Coverage
5 locations listed
Dial Code Status
Exclusive code in dataset
Panama currently has a 8-digit local number pattern in this guide, with country code +507.
Exit Code in South Africa
00 (dial 00 (or + from mobile))
South Africa Country Code
+27
Route Dialing Pattern
00 507 6123 4567
Capital Time Difference
7h destination behind
Best Calling Window (Origin Time)
16:00-23:59 and 00:00-01:00
Currency Pair
South African rand (R) -> Panamanian balboa (B/.)
Primary languages: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu) and Panama (Spanish).
Shared language overlap: No direct overlap in primary language list. Primary timezones: South Africa (UTC+02:00) and Panama (UTC-05:00).
Use this route profile to plan a real call from South Africa to Panama, including the exit code, destination country code, time difference, and local context.
From
South Africa
To
Panama
For dialing this route, callers in South Africa usually start with 00 or the plus sign, then dial +507 before the local Panama number.
South Africa's primary timezone in this dataset is UTC+02:00, while Panama's is UTC-05:00. A practical origin-time calling window is 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00.
South Africa callers are represented by ZA/ZAF, with Pretoria as a capital reference point, Southern Africa, 63M people, South African rand (R), and primary language context of Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho +6 more.
Origin exit prefix: 00 or + from mobile. Origin country code: +27. Origin time zones: UTC+02:00.
Panama is represented here by PA/PAN, Panama City, Central America, about 4.1M people, Panamanian balboa (B/.), and primary language context of Spanish.
Destination calling code: +507. Destination time zones: UTC-05:00. Rate check: check live price before dialing.
This route combines South Africa's outbound dialing rules with Panama's destination numbering and local schedule. The primary timezone relationship is 7h destination behind, and the recommended origin-time window is 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00.
Dialing sequence: 00 507 local number. Business-hour window: 16:00-23:59 or 00:00-01:00. Time relationship: 7h destination behind.
Destination market: Panama is in Central America, with Panama City as a main administrative center. Calls from South Africa may reach family, companies, banks, hotels, clinics, or public offices across a market of about 4.1M. Primary language context: Spanish. Local billing and everyday prices use Panamanian balboa (B/.).
Route context: South Africa is listed in Southern Africa with a population of about 63M; Panama is listed in Central America with about 4.1M. The main listed languages differ: South Africa (Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele +8 more) and Panama (Spanish). Currency context also changes across the route: South African rand (R) in South Africa and Panamanian balboa (B/.) in Panama.
| City / Region | Area Code | Full Dialing Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Bocas del Toro | 507-7 | +507-7 [local number] |
| Colon | 507-4 | +507-4 [local number] |
| Los Santos | 507-9 | +507-9 [local number] |
| Panama City | 507-2 | +507-2 [local number] |
| Panama City | 507-3 | +507-3 [local number] |
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