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Peru
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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See the exact local time in Lima Peru. The live clock above updates every second.Lima follows Peru Standard Time (GMT-5, UTC-5). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Lima
What Time Is It in Lima Right Now?
The current local time in Lima, Peru is 07:47:19 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Lima observes the Peru Standard Time timezone (GMT-5, UTC-5). The city is currently on standard GMT-5 time.
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07:47:19 PM
GMT-5 · UTC-5
Lima Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Lima timezone details
- Timezone
- Peru Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Lima
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed / not active
- Country
- 🇵🇪 Peru
Lima maintains a stable UTC offset of UTC-5 year-round, making it easy to schedule international calls and meetings.
How to Compare Lima Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Lima (GMT-5, UTC-5) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Use the Time Difference table below to instantly see how many hours ahead or behind major world cities are relative to Lima.
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Need a full 24-hour side-by-side view? Head to the Timezone Converter and pick Lima as the source.
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Lima Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- GMT-5
- Full Name
- Peru Standard Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Lima
- Country
- 🇵🇪 Peru
- DST Active
- No — Standard time is in effect
Lima is located in Peru and observes the America/Lima time zone.
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