Time in Lima

Current local time in Lima (Peru), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Peru Standard Time · UTC−5

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Difference from your time
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UTC offset
UTC−5
Time zone
Peru Standard Time
America/Lima
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
18:10 (12 h 36 min)
Difference from London
−5 h

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Time zone in Lima

Lima is located in Peru and uses the America/Lima time zone (Peru Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−5.

Lima does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−5 all year round.

Today in Lima the sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 18:10 (local time), giving 12 h 36 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 12.05° S, 77.04° W.

Compared with London, the time difference with Lima is currently −5 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in Lima?

The current time in Lima (Peru) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Lima uses the America/Lima time zone, which is currently UTC−5.

Does Lima observe daylight saving time?

Lima does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−5 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in Lima today?

Today in Lima the sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 18:10 (local time), giving 12 h 36 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between Lima and London?

Right now Lima is −5 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between Lima and my city?

No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.