Peru Time Now - Current Time in Peru

What Time Is It in Peru Right Now?

LimaSouth America

Current Time

07:12:58 PM
Friday, December 12, 2025
GMT-5America/Lima

Country Information

Population

32.8 million

Capital

Lima

Area

1,285,216 km²

Currency

Peruvian Sol (PEN)

Language

Spanish, Quechua

Time Zone Details

Timezone

America/Lima

UTC Offset

GMT-5

Current Status

Night Time

Country Names & Abbreviations

Country

Peru

Long Name

Republic of Peru

Abbreviations

PE, PER

Global Time Comparison

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Peru
07:12:58 PM
New York
07:12:58 PM
Same time
London
12:12:58 AM
+5h ahead
Paris
01:12:58 AM
+6h ahead
Tokyo
09:12:58 AM
-10h behind
Sydney
11:12:58 AM
-8h behind
Dubai
04:12:58 AM
+9h ahead
Singapore
08:12:58 AM
-11h behind
Mumbai
05:42:58 AM
+11h ahead
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Peru Public Holidays 2025

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Time Comparison with Neighboring Countries

Time Differences: Brazil (Fernando de Noronha Time) is 3h ahead, Brazil (Brasília Time) is 2h ahead, Chile (Chile Continental) is 2h ahead, Chile (Magallanes) is 2h ahead, Brazil (Amazon Time) is 1h ahead, Bolivia is 1h ahead, Ecuador (Ecuador Time) is same time, Colombia is same time, Brazil (Acre Time) is same time, Chile (Easter Island) is same time, Ecuador (Galápagos Time) is 1h behind.

Cities in Peru

CityTime
ArequipaFri 07:12:58 PM
AyacuchoFri 07:12:58 PM
CajamarcaFri 07:12:58 PM
CallaoFri 07:12:58 PM
ChiclayoFri 07:12:58 PM
ChimboteFri 07:12:58 PM
HuarazFri 07:12:58 PM
Chincha AltaFri 07:12:58 PM
IcaFri 07:12:58 PM
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CuscoFri 07:12:58 PM
HuancayoFri 07:12:58 PM
HuánucoFri 07:12:58 PM
IquitosFri 07:12:58 PM
JuliacaFri 07:12:58 PM
PunoFri 07:12:58 PM
LimaFri 07:12:58 PM
MirafloresFri 07:12:58 PM
San Francisco De BorjaFri 07:12:58 PM
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Santa Anita - Los FicusFri 07:12:58 PM
Santiago de SurcoFri 07:12:58 PM
PiuraFri 07:12:58 PM
San MartinFri 07:12:58 PM
SullanaFri 07:12:58 PM
PucallpaFri 07:12:58 PM
TacnaFri 07:12:58 PM
TrujilloFri 07:12:58 PM

Complete Time Zone Guide for Peru

SyncMyTime displays accurate time for Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, and Peruvian cities. Peru Time (PET, UTC-5) is maintained year-round without daylight saving.

Time Zone History

Peru adopted UTC-5 in 1986, shifting from UTC-4 to better align with solar noon and reduce energy consumption. The country experimented with daylight saving time from 1990-1994 but abandoned it due to minimal benefits and public confusion. Peru's decision to maintain year-round consistency supports tourism, mining operations, and agricultural schedules.

Culture & Daily Rhythm

Peruvian daily life blends indigenous and Spanish colonial influences. The workday typically runs 9 AM-6 PM in Lima, though regional variations exist. Lunch around 1-2 PM is traditionally the main meal. Highland regions like Cusco operate on more relaxed 'Andean time.' Coastal Lima has more rigid schedules. Evening activities start around 7-8 PM with dinner often later.

Why People Check Peru Time

Many users search Peru time to organize:

  • Tourism planning to Machu Picchu and Inca sites
  • Mining and natural resource industry
  • Agricultural and seafood export coordination
  • Textile and alpaca wool industry
  • Culinary tourism and gastronomy
  • Archaeological research and excavations

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Interesting Facts

Peru is home to Machu Picchu, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The country has the world's highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca.

Peru is the world's largest producer of quinoa.

The country has more than 1,000 archaeological sites.

Peru is home to the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian art.