Lima to Los Angeles Time Difference
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Lima. When it is noon in Lima, it is 10:00 in Los Angeles.
Lima (UTC-5) → Los Angeles (UTC-7)
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When it's 18:00 in Lima, it's 16:00 in Los Angeles
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🤝 Best Meeting Times
Lima & Los Angeles✓ Perfect Match (6 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (4 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
6,725 km
Est. Flight Time
~8.9h
Time Difference
-2h
Work Hours Overlap
6h
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13:57
11:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
Lima
04:00
Los Angeles
09:00
Lima
07:00
Los Angeles
12:00
Lima
10:00
Los Angeles
15:00
Lima
13:00
Los Angeles
18:00
Lima
16:00
Los Angeles
21:00
Lima
19:00
Los Angeles
00:00
Lima
22:00
Los Angeles (-1)
03:00
Lima
01:00
Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours is Lima ahead of Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Lima. When it is 12:00 noon in Lima, it is 10:00 in Los Angeles. Lima operates on America/Lima (UTC-5), while Los Angeles uses America/Los Angeles (UTC-7).
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Lima?
There are 7 hours of overlapping business time (9 AM–5 PM) between Lima and Los Angeles. The best window is 11:00–18:00 Lima time (09:00–16:00 in Los Angeles).
Does the Lima to Los Angeles time difference change throughout the year?
The time difference can shift by up to one hour when either city observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). DST transition dates differ between countries — typically March/April in the Northern Hemisphere and October in the Southern Hemisphere. Always verify the live difference above when scheduling important meetings near DST changeover dates.
Flying between Lima and Los Angeles
The distance between Lima and Los Angeles is approximately 6,725 km. A direct flight typically takes around 8.9 hours. Your arrival clock will show local Los Angeles time — use our Flight Time Calculator to predict exact arrival times.