Current Local Time in Lima
Lima, Peru (GMT-5)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Lima 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
Subtropical desert with mild temperatures (15-27°C). Coastal fog (garúa) common May-November. Rarely rains.
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📍About Lima Time Zone
Lima is located in the America/Lima time zone (UTC-5). As a major metropolitan city in Peru, Lima serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Lima is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Lima, consider that standard business hours are typically Offices 9 AM to 6 PM. Restaurants serve late. Lunch is main meal (1-3 PM). local time. Lima does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-5.
Lima has a population of approximately 9.7M (11M in the metro area). The local currency is the Peruvian Sol (S/). To call Lima from abroad, use the country code +51 1. The primary language spoken is Spanish.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Lima time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Lima ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Lima Time
- • Time Zone: America/Lima (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Peru (PE)
- • Coordinates: -12.05°, -77.04°
- • Calling Code: +51 1