Current time in Lima, Peru

Lima follows Peru Time (PET) and remains on the same time throughout the year. Note: Peru does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: PET (UTC −5:00)
• Daylight Saving: Not observed
• UTC offset: −5 hours
• IANA zone: America/Lima

Time difference from Lima:

• Lima ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 15–17 hours ahead (depending on Australian DST)
• Lima ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 17–19 hours ahead
• Lima ↔ Los Angeles: LA is usually 2–3 hours behind (depending on US DST)
• Lima ↔ New York: Same time during US standard time, but 1 hour behind during US Daylight Saving Time
• Lima ↔ London: London is usually 5 hours ahead (sometimes 6 during UK DST)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Lima use Daylight Saving Time?
No. Peru stays on PET (UTC −5) all year.

What time zone is Lima in?
Peru Time (PET), UTC −5:00.

Is Lima the same time as Bogotá?
Yes. Bogotá and Lima both follow UTC −5 and do not observe Daylight Saving Time.