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How to Call Panama
This guide provides helpful tips for calling Panama from the U.S. Learn how to make calls to Panama with confidence.
The Panama country code is +507. Use +507 as the international dialing prefix for calls to Panama from any country, then dial the 7-8 digits after +507. The ISO codes are PA and PAN.
PANAMA COUNTRY CODE
+507
Dial before any panamanian number from outside Panama
What is the country code for Panama?
| Quick reference | Detail | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Country Code | +507 | Dial before a panamanian number |
| ISO Code | PA / PAN | Country identifiers |
| International Prefix | +507 | Use for calls into Panama |
| Trunk Prefix | 0 | Use only for domestic dialing |
| Number Length | 7-8 digits after +507 | Area or mobile code plus subscriber number |
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance |
Good to know: Panama uses 7-8 digit national numbers. Mobile numbers start with 6.
For panamanian numbers, there is no trunk prefix or area code. Dial the national number directly within Panama. From another country, place +507 before the number.
How to call Panama
Use this universal format: exit code, then +507, then the 7-8 digits after +507.
- Dial your exit code, or press + on a mobile phone.
- Dial 507 for Panama.
- Dial the 7-8 digits after +507.
International call flow:
1. Exit code
→
2. +507
→
3. Local number
→
4. Dial
Exit code by country
US and Canada
011
UK and most of Europe
00
Australia
0011
Mobile, any country
+
Panamanian numbers use a 0 trunk prefix for domestic calls. Remove it when calling from abroad.
Dialing format and examples
The +CC format works on any mobile phone. Use +507 212 3456 for a Panama City landline and +507 6123 4567 for a mobile number.
| Origin | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
| US/Canada | 011 507 7-8 digits after +507 | 011 507 212 3456 |
| UK | 00 507 7-8 digits after +507 | 00 507 212 3456 |
| Australia | 0011 507 7-8 digits after +507 | 0011 507 212 3456 |
| Mobile, any country | +507 7-8 digits after +507 | +507 212 3456 |
For other dialing guides, see How to call the Netherlands or How to call Germany.
What a Panama number looks like
A panamanian phone number in international format has two parts. The country code +507 and the national number.
Landline
+507 | 212 | 3456
Mobile
+507 | 6123 | 4567
Number format and length
After +507, panamanian numbers contain 7-8 digits after +507. Landlines and mobile numbers follow the national format.
| Number type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City landline | +507 XX XXX XXXX | +507 212 3456 |
| Panamanian mobile | +507 XX XXX XXXX | +507 6123 4567 |
Format a Panama number for WhatsApp
For WhatsApp, save the panamanian number in international format with +507 and no trunk 0. You can also save it without spaces.
If your team needs a panamanian number for customer calls or local presence, see Telnyx Phone Numbers for numbers in 140+ countries with instant activation.
Good to know: WhatsApp needs the full international format. Drop the leading 0 before you add +507.
Panama number formats and emergency numbers
Panamanian numbers follow the national format. From another country, place +507 before the national number.
| City or region | Domestic code | International code |
|---|---|---|
| Panama City | (none) | +507 |
| Colon | (none) | +507 |
| David | (none) | +507 |
| Santiago | (none) | +507 |
| Chitre | (none) | +507 |
| La Chorrera | (none) | +507 |
| Number type | Dialed in Panama | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, ambulance |
| Toll-free | 0800 | Free from panamanian lines, not always reachable from abroad |
| Premium rate | 0900 | Can cost more than standard calls |
| Business numbers | 085 | Non-geographic business lines |
Keep in mind: 911 works inside Panama only. If you are outside Panama, call the emergency number for your current location. Some service numbers may not accept calls from outside Panama.
Cost and best time to call Panama
Call cost and timing depend on your carrier, your country, and whether you call a landline, mobile, toll-free, or premium-rate number.
How much does it cost to call Panama
For business calling, Telnyx SIP Trunking gives per-minute pricing for calls to panamanian landline and mobile destinations with usage-based pricing and no monthly minimums. Your total cost can change based on call volume, destination type, and fees from your current provider.
| Calling method | Cost pattern | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile carrier | Plan rate or international fee | Personal calls |
| International add-on | Recurring fee plus lower per-minute rates | Repeat callers |
| VoIP or SIP | Per-minute pricing by destination type | Teams and high-volume calling |
Good to know: Ask your provider whether panamanian mobile calls are priced differently from landline calls. They often are.
Time zones and best time to call
Panama follows Eastern Standard Time, UTC-5, year-round with no daylight saving.
| Calling from | Offset from NL | Best call window |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | PA offset varies | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UK time |
| US Eastern | PA offset varies | 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET |
| US Pacific | PA offset varies | 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. PT |
Good to know: Time differences can shift for short periods because daylight saving dates do not match in every country.
Is calling Panama free
Calling Panama is not automatically free. It may be free if your mobile or landline plan includes Panama calling, if both parties use an app over data, or if a company gives you a reachable local number.
WhatsApp and similar apps do not charge per minute for app-to-app calls, but your internet or roaming plan may charge for data. Business callers can use SIP Trunking with usage-based pricing for the lowest per-minute rates.
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