Current Time in Peru
Peru uses Peru Time all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PETUTC-5
Peru time zone
IANA time zone: America/Lima.
Major cities in Peru
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Peru to New York | +1 hour | |
| Peru to London | +6 hours | |
| Peru to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Peru to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Peru to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Peru: FAQs
What time zone is Peru in?
Peru uses Peru Time (PET, UTC-5) all year.
Does Peru observe daylight saving time?
No. Peru does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Peru and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Peru. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Lima, the capital?
Lima is on Peru Time, currently PET (UTC-5). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Lima page.