Current Time in Peru
Peru uses America/Lima (UTC-05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Peru below.
Time across Peru
1 cities trackedPeru is in a single time zone — America/Lima (UTC-05:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| LimaCapital | --:-- | America/Lima · -05:00LIM |
Public Holidays in Peru
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Año Nuevo | public |
| Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | Jueves Santo | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | Viernes Santo | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | DÃa del Trabajo | public |
| Jun 29 | St. Peter and St. Paul | San Pedro y San Pablo | public |
| Jul 28 | Independence Day | Fiestas Patrias | public |
| Aug 30 | Santa Rosa de Lima | DÃa de Santa Rosa de Lima | public |
| Oct 8 | Battle of Angamos | Combate de Angamos | public |
| Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | DÃa de Todos los Santos | public |
| Dec 8 | Immaculate Conception | Inmaculada Concepción | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Navidad | public |
Lima vs the World
Current time difference between Lima, Peru and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Lima |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:56 AM | UTC−4 | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:56 PM | UTC+1 | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:56 PM | UTC+4 | 9h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 7:26 PM | UTC+5:30 | 10h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:56 PM | UTC+8 | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:56 PM | UTC+9 | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:56 PM | UTC+10 | 15h behind |
Business Hours in Lima (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lima, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Lima | 5:00 PM in Lima |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| London | 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| Dubai | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 7:30 PM | 3:30 AM |
| Singapore | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Sydney | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Peru in?
Peru uses America/Lima (UTC-05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Peru right now?
The current time in Lima is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Peru observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Peru does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Peru have?
Peru has 1 time zone (America/Lima).
What is Peru's UTC / GMT offset?
Peru is in America/Lima (UTC-05:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Peru?
Yes — the whole of Peru shares one time zone (America/Lima, UTC-05:00).
What is the time difference between Peru and India?
Peru (UTC-05:00) is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.