Time now in Peru

UTC-05:00 • America/Lima (-05)

Your device clock is 442ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Lima, UTC-05:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

18:03:49
Friday, September 18, 2026, week 38

Time in Peru now

Peru has one official time zone: -05 (UTC-05:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Peru is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Peru?

Official time in Peru is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Peru

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Lima UTC-05:00 Lima, Lince, Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima, Trujillo, La Libertad

List of time zones used in Peru (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Lima UTC-05:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Peru

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Peru depends on the region.

  • Lima: 1 hour(s) ahead of the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Peru use daylight saving time?

No. Peru does not currently use daylight saving time.

Daylight saving was used in the past; the last switch back to standard time was on 1994-03-31.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Peru?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-5:00 and UTC-5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Peru have?
Peru has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Peru use daylight saving time?
No. Peru does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Peru time

To convert Peru time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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