Peru • Local Time
Saturday, December 27, 2025
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Lima, Peru's capital, operates on Peru Time (PET/UTC-5). This coastal metropolis is South America's gastronomic capital, blending Incan heritage, colonial architecture, and innovative cuisine.
Peru does NOT observe DST. Time is constant year-round.
Lima is always UTC-5. When noon in Lima: NYC 12 PM (EST), London 5 PM, LA 9 AM.
Offices 9 AM to 6 PM. Restaurants serve late. Lunch is main meal (1-3 PM).
Same as New York (EST) but Peru doesn't observe DST. Gateway to Machu Picchu and Amazon.
December-April for sunny "summer" weather.
Peru's capital. Gastronomic capital of South America. Blend of colonial and pre-Columbian history.
Subtropical desert with mild temperatures (15-27°C). Coastal fog (garúa) common May-November. Rarely rains.