Time zone
America/Lima
Abbreviation: UTC−05:00
TIME IN PERU
Current time in Peru
It is 5:00 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 in Peru. The whole country shares one time zone, UTC−05:00, and does not change its clocks.
UTC−05:00No daylight savingCalling code +511 time zone
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Lima
05:00:50
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Sleeping hoursUTC−05:00
20% of the day in Peru has passed
A little closer to PeruPeru time zone facts
Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC−05:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Not used
No clock change in the next 12 months.Calling code
+51
International dialling code for Peru.Capital
Lima
Region: South AmericaCities listed
3
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Peru
All of these cities share the same local time.
Peru time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Peru is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:00:50 | Peru is 6 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 06:00:50 | Peru is 1 hour behind |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:00:50 | Peru is 2 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:00:50 | Peru is 9 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:30:50 | Peru is 10 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:00:50 | Peru is 13 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:00:50 | Peru is 14 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:00:50 | Peru is 16 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:00:50 | Peru is 5 hours behind |
Best time to call Peru
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Peru today look like this elsewhere.
London15:00 – 23:00Thu 15 Oct
New York10:00 – 18:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai18:00 – 02:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney01:00 – 09:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Peru
What time is it in Peru now?
The current time in Peru is 5:00 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC−05:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Peru have?
Peru uses one time zone, America/Lima (UTC−05:00).
Does Peru observe daylight saving time?
No. Peru does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Peru and London?
Peru is 6 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Peru and New York?
Peru is 1 hour behind of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Peru?
The international calling code for Peru is +51. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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