PET — Peru Time
UTC-05:00 · 5 hours behind UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | PET |
| Full name | Peru Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-05:00 |
| IANA identifier | America/Lima |
| DST | Not observed |
Countries Using PET
Time Difference from PET
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | -1h |
| Chicago | Same time |
| Los Angeles | +2h |
| London | -6h |
| Paris | -7h |
| Moscow | -8h |
| Dubai | -9h |
| Mumbai | -10h 30m |
| Bangkok | -12h |
| Shanghai | -13h |
| Tokyo | -14h |
| Sydney | -15h |
| Auckland | -17h |
Using PET in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently morning in PET, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Chicago: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PET equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | PET | 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 |
| 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 |
| Paris | 9:00 AM-10:00 AM | 4:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert PET to Other Time Zones
Cities in PET
About PET (Peru Time)
PET (Peru Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -05:00, meaning it is 5 hours behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/Lima. It is used in 5 countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and others.
PET does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of -05:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in PET include Lima, and 25 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PET?
PET stands for Peru Time. It is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-05:00). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Lima.
What is the current time in PET?
The current PET time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. PET is UTC-05:00, which is 5 hours behind UTC.
Does PET observe daylight saving time?
No, PET does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of -05:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use PET?
Countries and regions using PET include Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, United States.
How do I convert PET to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert PET to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between PET and 13 major world cities.