The +507 country code connects you to Panama, the narrow strip of land that links Central and South America. About 4.4 million people live here, with most concentrated in Panama City and the surrounding metro area on the Pacific side. The country is best known for the Panama Canal, but it's also a major banking hub, a regional headquarters for multinational companies, and home to one of Latin America's fastest-growing economies.
Panama phone numbers are either 7 digits (landlines) or 8 digits (mobiles). There are no area codes — you dial +507 followed by the local number directly. The first digit tells you the line type: numbers starting with 6 are mobiles, everything else is a landline.
Quick answer: +507 is Panama's country code. Landlines are 7 digits (starting with 2–5). Mobiles are 8 digits (starting with 6). There are no area codes and no trunk prefix. From the US, dial +507 then the local number.
How to call Panama: quick reference
The format depends on where you're calling from. Mobile phones accept the + prefix directly, while landlines need the international access code for your country.
| Calling from | Dialing format |
|---|---|
| US/Canada mobile | +507 [local number] |
| US/Canada landline | 011-507-[local number] |
| Colombia | 00-507-[local number] |
| Venezuela | 00-507-[local number] |
| Spain | 00-507-[local number] |
| CallSky app | +507 [local number] |
Understanding Panama phone numbers
Panama uses a flat numbering plan with no area codes. The number length and first digit tell you the line type.
Landline numbers (7 digits)
Landlines are 7 digits and the first digit indicates the region:
| Prefix | Region |
|---|---|
| 2xx-xxxx | Panama City and Panama province |
| 3xx-xxxx | Western provinces (Chiriqui, Bocas del Toro, Veraguas) |
| 4xx-xxxx | Reserved / special services |
| 5xx-xxxx | Central provinces (Cocle, Herrera, Los Santos) |
| 9xx-xxxx | Colon province and Canal Zone area |
Example: +507 263-1234 reaches a landline in Panama City.
Mobile numbers (8 digits)
All mobile numbers are 8 digits and start with 6:
| Prefix | Carrier |
|---|---|
| 6xxx-xxxx | All mobile carriers (Movistar, Digicel, +Movil, Claro) |
Example: +507 6123-4567 reaches a mobile phone.
How to tell them apart
If the number has 7 digits, it's a landline. If it has 8 digits and starts with 6, it's a mobile. This matters for pricing — mobile calls typically cost more than landline calls.
Mobile carriers in Panama
+Movil
+Movil (formerly Cable & Wireless Panama, then Mas Movil) is the largest mobile operator in Panama. They run a 4G LTE network with good coverage across urban and suburban areas. +Movil also offers fixed broadband and enterprise services.
Digicel Panama
Digicel is the second-largest carrier, popular for prepaid plans and competitive data bundles. Their 4G network covers Panama City and major towns, with 3G in rural areas.
Claro Panama
Claro (owned by America Movil) is the third mobile operator. They have solid 4G coverage in urban areas and competitive pricing on international calls, which makes them popular with the Colombian immigrant community.
Movistar Panama
Movistar (Telefonica) was a major carrier but sold its Panama operations. Some numbers previously assigned to Movistar may still be in use through the acquiring operator.
Don't confuse +507 with nearby codes
Panama's +507 sits near other Central American and Caribbean codes:
| Code | Country | How to tell apart |
|---|---|---|
| +502 | Guatemala | 8-digit numbers |
| +503 | El Salvador | 8-digit numbers |
| +506 | Costa Rica | 8-digit numbers |
| +507 | Panama | 7-digit landlines, 8-digit mobiles (6xxx) |
| +509 | Haiti | 8-digit numbers, Caribbean |
The most common mix-up is +506 (Costa Rica) and +507 (Panama), since the two countries share a border. If you're calling someone who recently crossed from Costa Rica to Panama (or vice versa), make sure you have the right code for where they actually are.
Time zone considerations
Panama uses EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5) year-round. There is no daylight saving time. This means Panama is always on the same time as the US East Coast during winter, and one hour behind during US summer (when the East Coast shifts to EDT/UTC-4).
| Your location | Time difference | Best calling window |
|---|---|---|
| US East Coast (EST/EDT) | Same time (winter) / -1 hour (summer) | 9am–9pm works for both sides |
| US West Coast (PST/PDT) | Panama is +3 hours (winter) / +2 hours (summer) | 9am–6pm your time = 12pm–9pm Panama |
| Colombia | Same time zone | Any reasonable hour |
| Spain (CET/CEST) | Panama is -6 hours (winter) / -7 hours (summer) | 3pm–9pm Spain = 9am–3pm Panama |
The shared time zone with the US East Coast and Colombia makes Panama easy to call from either place. No mental math needed.
Communication in Panama
Business hours
Standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Banks typically close at 3pm. Government offices often close by 3:30pm. Many businesses take a lunch break between 12pm and 1pm. Saturday mornings see some commercial activity, but Sunday is generally quiet.
Network quality
Panama City has excellent 4G LTE coverage from all carriers. The Pan-American Highway corridor and larger towns like David, Santiago, and Chitre also have good coverage. Rural areas, indigenous comarcas (like the Comarca Ngabe-Bugle and Guna Yala), and the Darien Gap region near the Colombian border have patchy or no coverage. Panama connects to international networks through several submarine cables, so international call quality from urban areas is good.
Messaging habits
WhatsApp is the dominant messaging platform in Panama — used for personal, business, and even government communications. Many businesses list WhatsApp numbers as their primary contact. Instagram DMs are also common for younger demographics. Traditional phone calls are still used for business and older contacts.
The Panama diaspora
Where Panamanians live abroad
The largest Panamanian communities abroad are in the United States (around 200,000, concentrated in New York City, Miami, and Los Angeles), Costa Rica, and Spain. Panama also has significant immigration in the other direction — large Colombian, Venezuelan, and Chinese communities live in Panama, and many of them call home regularly.
Why they call home
Family calls are the main driver. The US-Panama corridor is the busiest, with calls spiking around holidays like Christmas, Mother's Day (December 8 in Panama, not May), and Carnival week (the four days before Ash Wednesday). The Venezuelan and Colombian diaspora in Panama also generate heavy call traffic back to their home countries. Business calls are frequent too — Panama's role as a regional financial center means regular international communication with offices across the Americas.
Dialing examples
Calling a landline in Panama City from the US
A Panama City landline number like 263-1234. From a US mobile, dial +507 2631234. From a US landline, dial 011 507 2631234.
Calling a mobile from Colombia
A Panamanian mobile number like 6123-4567. From a Colombian phone, dial 00 507 61234567 or +507 61234567.
Calling a landline in David (Chiriqui) from Spain
A David landline like 375-6789. From a Spanish phone, dial 00 507 3756789 or +507 3756789.
Calling a mobile from the CallSky app
A mobile number like 6987-6543. In the CallSky app, dial +507 69876543. The app handles the formatting automatically.
Common mistakes to avoid
Confusing +507 with +506 (Costa Rica)
Panama is +507, Costa Rica is +506. One digit off, completely different country. Double-check before dialing, especially if you have contacts in both countries.
Mixing up 7-digit and 8-digit numbers
Landlines are 7 digits, mobiles are 8 digits. If you're dialing a mobile and only enter 7 digits, the call won't connect. If you have 8 digits and it starts with 6, it's a mobile — don't try to drop a digit to make it a landline.
Adding a trunk prefix
Panama has no trunk prefix (no leading 0). When calling internationally, dial +507 followed by the local number directly. Don't add a zero between the country code and the number.
Forgetting the DST shift in summer
Panama doesn't observe daylight saving time. If you're calling from the US East Coast, remember that during summer months you're one hour ahead of Panama, not the same time. This catches people off guard from March through November.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What country has the +507 country code?
Panama, a Central American country that connects North and South America, home to the Panama Canal.
How many digits are in a Panama phone number?
Landlines are 7 digits and mobiles are 8 digits (starting with 6). There are no area codes.
How do I call Panama from the US?
From a US mobile, dial +507 followed by the local number. From a US landline, dial 011-507 then the local number.
What time zone is Panama in?
Panama uses EST (UTC-5) year-round with no daylight saving time. It's always the same as US Eastern Standard Time.
How much does it cost to call Panama?
With CallSky, Economy rates are $0.11/min for landlines and $0.24/min for mobiles. Premium landline rates start at just $0.08/min.
Looking for more Central American dialing guides? Check out Costa Rica (+506), Colombia (+57), or browse the full country code directory.