What time zone is Lima in?
Lima uses the IANA time zone America/Lima. Its current offset is UTC−5.
World / Peru / Lima
Current time in
Lima
6:5832
Wednesday, 29 July 2026GMT-5 · UTC−5
Useful context
Understanding Lima time
When is a good time to call?
Aim for 09:00–17:00 in Lima. Open a converter above to see how that working window lands in another city.
Does Lima change its clocks?
Lima keeps the same UTC−5 offset in January and July, so its clock is generally stable through the year.