Current Time in Lima (2026)

Quick answer

Timezone

Peru Standard Time

America/Lima · GMT-5

UTC offset

UTC−5

Daylight saving now

Lima does not observe DST

Next clock change

None scheduled in the next 12 months for Lima

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Compare Lima with another city

• Lima ↔ New York
• Lima ↔ Los Angeles
• Lima ↔ San Francisco
• Lima ↔ Chicago
• Lima ↔ Denver
• Lima ↔ Toronto
• Lima ↔ Mexico City
• Lima ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Lima right now?

The current time in Lima is 10:32 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Lima uses Peru Standard Time (America/Lima, GMT-5).

What timezone is Lima in?

Lima is in the Peru Standard Time (IANA: America/Lima, abbreviation: GMT-5).

What is Lima's UTC offset?

Lima is currently UTC−5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Lima observe daylight saving?

No — Lima does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset stays at UTC−5 year-round.