Current Time in Arequipa, Peru
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PETUTC-5
Arequipa time zone
Time Zone
Peru Time (PET)
IANA: America/Lima
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
16.40° S, 71.54° W
Sunrise
5:38 AM
Sunset
5:41 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Arequipa to New York | +1 hour | |
| Arequipa to London | +6 hours | |
| Arequipa to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Arequipa to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Arequipa to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Arequipa. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Arequipa
What time zone is Arequipa in?
Arequipa is on Peru Time (IANA time zone America/Lima), which is PET (UTC-5) all year.
Does Arequipa observe daylight saving time?
No. Arequipa does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on PET (UTC-5) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Arequipa and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Arequipa. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arequipa?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:38 AM and sets at 5:41 PM local time, giving 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Peru on the same time as Arequipa?
Yes. Peru uses a single time zone, so Arequipa has the same local time as the rest of the country.