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Current Time in Lima, Peru

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: What continent is Lima in?

Lima is located in South America. It is the 10.6 million population city in Peru.

Peru · PET · UTC-5:00

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America/Lima

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

Live Time Comparison — Lima

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📅 Public Holidays in Peru (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Peru. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 2

Holy Thursday

Apr 3

Good Friday

May 1

Labour Day

Jun 29

St. Peter and St. Paul

Jul 28

Independence Day

Jul 29

Independence Day (observed)

Aug 30

Santa Rosa de Lima

Oct 8

Battle of Angamos

Nov 1

All Saints Day

Dec 8

Immaculate Conception

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Lima

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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.

What time is sunrise in Lima today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Lima are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Lima's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Lima? +

Sunset times in Lima are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Lima? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Jorge Chávez International (LIM) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Lima to London, Lima to New York, Lima to Dubai, Lima to Tokyo.