Current time in
Lima, Peru
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Lima · UTC-05:00 · DST not in effect
About Lima, Peru
Lima, Peru runs on the America/Lima time zone, currently UTC-05:00 (-05). The live clock above updates every second, so you always see the exact local time, handy for scheduling calls, planning travel, or tracking deliveries across the world.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Lima
- Abbreviation
- -05
- UTC offset
- UTC-05:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Lima, Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
Lima, Peru vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Lima (this zone) | UTC-05:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Lima, Peru right now? ▾
The current time in Lima, Peru is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Lima time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the UTC offset for Lima, Peru? ▾
Lima, Peru is currently at UTC-05:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Lima, Peru observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Lima, Peru is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Lima, Peru use? ▾
Lima, Peru uses the America/Lima IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.