Current Time in Lima
Peru · PET · UTC-5:00
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America/Lima
Timezone Details
| Timezone | PET |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-5:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Lima |
| Country |  Peru |
| Population | 10.6 million |
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About Lima Time Zone (PET)
Lima, the capital of Peru, uses Peru Time (PET, UTC−5) year-round without observing Daylight Saving Time. Lima shares the same UTC offset as Eastern Standard Time (New York in winter).
Key fact: Lima is the same UTC offset as New York City in winter (UTC−5).
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Lima with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lima Time
What time is it in Lima right now? +
The current time in Lima, Peru is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Lima is in the PET timezone (UTC-5:00).
What timezone is Lima in? +
Lima is in the PET timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Lima. The UTC offset is -5:00 (year-round).Does Lima observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Lima does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC-5:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Lima? +
Lima's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Lima and London? +
Lima (PET) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Lima is the same UTC offset as New York City in winter (UTC−5).
How do I convert Lima time to UTC? +
To convert Lima time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Lima and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Lima in? +
Lima is located in South America. It is the 10.6 million population city in Peru.
What is the IANA timezone name for Lima? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Lima is
America/Lima. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.
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