Panama City Quick Guide

• Language: Panama's official language is Spanish, but many Panamanians can also speak English.
• Currency: USD.
• Climate: Panama has a tropical climate. Temperatures are uniformly high, with little seasonal variation. Average temperature is 27°C.
• Time Zone: EST (UTC−5).
• Shopping Hours: Shops are usually open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6 p.m. Some are also open on Sundays.
• Tipping: 10% to 15% gratuity is considered appropriate.
• Driver's License: Visitors may drive up to 90 days using their foreign driver's license.
• Electricity: 110 and 220 Volts; 60 Hz. For more information, go to /www.enchufesdelmundo.com/panama/
• Visa: To find out whether you need a visa and how to obtain one, go to www.atp.gob.pa/requisitos-de-entrada-panama
• Airlines: Copa Airlines, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, and Iberia have several daily flights to Panama.