Current Time in Peru
GMT-5 (UTC-05:00) · 26 cities · Capital: Lima
Time Zone
| GMT-5 | UTC-05:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Lima |
| Currency | PEN (S/) |
| Calling code | +51 |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Peru does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC-05:00 year-round.
Time planning in Peru
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Peru.
Country time shape
Peru uses one main time zone: GMT-5 (UTC-05:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Lima for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses America/Lima.
DST complexity
Peru has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Peru | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| New York | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| São Paulo | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| London | 9:00 AM-11:00 AM | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Auckland | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Peru with Chicago.
Time Difference from Peru
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | -1h |
| Chicago | Same time |
| Los Angeles | +2h |
| London | -6h |
| Paris | -7h |
| Berlin | -7h |
| Moscow | -8h |
| Dubai | -9h |
| Mumbai | -10h 30m |
| Bangkok | -12h |
| Shanghai | -13h |
| Tokyo | -14h |
| Sydney | -15h |
| Auckland | -17h |
| São Paulo | -2h |
1 Cities in Peru
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lima | GMT-5 | --:--:-- |
Time in Peru
Peru uses a single time zone: GMT-5 (UTC-05:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as America/Lima. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC-05:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Lima. The capital, Lima, uses the GMT-5 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Peru in?
Peru uses the GMT-5 time zone (UTC-05:00). The IANA identifier is America/Lima. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC-05:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Peru observe daylight saving time?
No. Peru does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC-05:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima. The currency is the PEN (S/) and the country calling code is +51.
What is the time difference between Peru and New York?
Peru is -1h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Peru does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 26 cities in Peru. The largest include Lima.