Current Time in Lima, Peru
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
PETUTC-5
Lima time zone
Time Zone
Peru Time (PET)
IANA: America/Lima
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
12.04° S, 77.03° W
Sunrise
5:59 AM
Sunset
6:04 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Lima to New York | +1 hour | |
| Lima to London | +6 hours | |
| Lima to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Lima to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Lima to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Lima. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Lima
What time zone is Lima in?
Lima is on Peru Time (IANA time zone America/Lima), which is PET (UTC-5) all year.
Does Lima observe daylight saving time?
No. Lima 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 Lima and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Lima. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lima?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 6:04 PM local time, giving 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Peru on the same time as Lima?
Yes. Peru uses a single time zone, so Lima has the same local time as the rest of the country.