Current Time in Lima, Peru
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00 · 7,737,002pop.
Time Zone
| Zone | GMT-5 — Peru Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-05:00 |
| IANA | America/Lima |
| DST | Not observed |
Sun Today
| Sunrise | 06:28 |
| Sunset | 17:54 |
| Day Length | 11h 25m |
| Solar noon | 12:11 |
| Twilight | 06:06 – 18:17 |
Moon & Location
| Phase | 🌖 Waning Gibbous |
| Illumination | 93.1% |
| Coordinates | -12.04°, -77.03° |
| Country | Peru |
| Calling code | +51 |
Plan with Lima time
Practical timing guidance for calls, launches, travel, and remote work in Lima.
Local rhythm
It is currently morning in Lima, which is near the edge of the workday. For most business calls, start with 9:00 AM-5:00 PM GMT-5.
Best global overlap
The strongest workday overlap is with New York City: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM in Lima matches 10:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
DST caveat
Lima does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset is steadier through the year.
| Market | Lima | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 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 |
| Berlin | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Time Difference from Lima
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York City | -1h |
| Los Angeles | +2h |
| London | -6h |
| Berlin | -7h |
| Dubai | -9h |
| Mumbai | -10h 30m |
| Shanghai | -13h |
| Tokyo | -14h |
| Sydney | -15h |
| São Paulo | -2h |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lima in?
Lima uses Peru Standard Time (GMT-5, UTC-05:00). IANA identifier: America/Lima. Lima does not observe daylight saving time.
Sunrise and sunset in Lima today?
Sunrise 06:28, sunset 17:54. Day length: 11h 25m (+0m vs yesterday). Solar noon: 12:11.
Moon phase in Lima?
🌖 Waning Gibbous (93.1% illuminated). Next full moon: Jul 29. Next new moon: Jul 14.