Current Time in Lima, Peru

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

PET

IANA Identifier

America/Lima

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

Peru (PE)

Location Details

Coordinates

-12.0464°, -77.0428°

Population

9.8M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) — 12 km

Nearby Cities

• Acapulco — Mexico
• Asunción — Paraguay
• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Bogotá — Colombia
• Boston — United States
• Caracas — Venezuela

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Lima in?

Lima is in the PET time zone (America/Lima), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Lima observe Daylight Saving Time?

Lima uses the America/Lima IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Lima?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Lima, Peru. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Lima?

Lima has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Lima?

Lima is served by Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).