Current Local Time in Arequipa
Arequipa, Peru (GMT-5)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Arequipa is located in the America/Lima timezone in Peru.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/LimaData: IANA Time Zone Database
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☀️Climate
Semi-arid with mild temperatures year-round (10-25°C). Sunny most days with little rainfall.
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📍About Arequipa Time Zone
Arequipa is located in the America/Lima time zone (UTC-5). As a major metropolitan city in Peru, Arequipa serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Arequipa is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Arequipa, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Arequipa does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-5.
Arequipa has a population of approximately 1.1M. The local currency is the Peruvian Sol (S/). To call Arequipa from abroad, use the country code +51 54. The primary language spoken is Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Arequipa time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Arequipa ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Arequipa Time
- • Time Zone: America/Lima (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Peru (PE)
- • Coordinates: -16.41°, -71.54°
- • Calling Code: +51 54