Current local time in Lima, Peru
UTC-05:00 · UTC-05:00 · Peru Standard Time
About Lima
Lima, Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima, Peru uses the Peru Standard Time time zone (America/Lima), currently UTC-05:00. It is the capital of Peru. Population: about 7,737,002.
| Country: | Peru |
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| State / region: | Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima |
| Coordinates: | 12°03′S / 77°02′W |
| Population: | 7,737,002 |
| Currency: | Peruvian sol (PEN) |
| Languages: | Aymara, Quechua, Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +51 |
Time zone in Lima
| IANA time zone: | America/Lima |
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| Time zone name: | Peru Standard Time (UTC-05:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Lima does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Lima today
| Sunrise: | 05:39 |
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| Sunset: | 18:05 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| Day length: | 12h 25m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:18 – 18:27 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-05:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Lima
- London−6 hLima is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hLima is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hLima is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Lima time
What time zone is Lima in?
Lima uses the IANA time zone America/Lima (Peru Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Lima observe daylight saving time?
Lima does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Lima and London?
Right now Lima is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Lima and New York?
Right now Lima is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.