Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Lima, Peru

Name: Lima
Address: Lima, Peru

Check the current local time in Lima, Peru. Lima uses the America/Lima time zone, with PET (UTC -5:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today

6:28 PM

Sunset today

5:53 AM

Day length

11h 24m

Population

9.6 M

Coordinates: -12.0464° N, -77.0428° E · Elevation: 154 m · Sun data calculated for today, June 24, 2026

Lima, Peru — Live Clock

10:51:36 PM

PET Live timezone

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Lima Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Lima

Lima, Peru

Current zone: PET

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

PET

UTC -5:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

About Lima Time (PET)

Lima is located in Peru and uses the America/Lima time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Lima overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Lima aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Lima vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -5:00

--:-- 5 hours behind

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 6 hours behind

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 1 hour behind

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 13 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 9 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 14 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 10 hours and 30 minutes behind

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Reviewed by iFormat Time Tools Team Last updated Dec 21, 2025

Time zone data verified against the IANA Time Zone Database. DST rules, UTC offsets, and city assignments are checked against IANA tzdata and updated whenever DST policy changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Lima time

What time is it in Lima right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Lima, Peru, updated every second. Right now, Lima is on PET with a UTC offset of UTC -5:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Lima in?

Lima uses the America/Lima timezone, fixed at PET (UTC -5:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Lima a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Lima?

Lima is currently UTC -5:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Lima observe daylight saving time?

No. Lima stays on PET (UTC -5:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Lima and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Lima on PET right now?

Lima is always on PET (UTC -5:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Lima is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Lima will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Lima from New York?

The best call window from New York to Lima depends on the current offset. Lima is currently UTC -5:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.