Current Time in Lima

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PET

UTC-5

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About the Lima Time Zone

Timezone

PET

UTC Offset

UTC-5

Region

South America

Daylight Saving

Daylight Saving Time in Lima

Peru does not observe daylight saving time. Lima remains on Peru Time (PET, UTC-5) year-round.

About Lima

Lima is the capital of Peru and home to nearly a third of Peru's entire population. It operates on PET (UTC-5) year-round.

Lima is the economic centre of Peru and a key city for South American business and US East Coast markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Lima in?+

Lima is in Peru Time (PET), which is UTC-5.

Does Lima observe daylight saving time?+

No.

Is Lima the same time as New York in winter?+

Yes. Both are UTC-5 in US winter.

How many hours behind London is Lima?+

5 hours in winter, 6 hours in summer.

What is PET?+

PET stands for Peru Time (UTC-5).