Time in Peru
Capital · Lima
Time zone in Peru
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Lima Peru Standard Time |
UTC-05:00 | No | Lima |
About Peru
| Official name: | Republic of Peru |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Lima |
| Region: | Americas · South America |
| Population: | 34,350,244 |
| Currency: | Peruvian sol (PEN, S/.) |
| Calling code: | +51 |
| Languages: | Aymara, Quechua, Spanish |
| ISO codes: | PE / PER |
| Internet domain: | .pe |
Cities in Peru
- Lima
- Arequipa
- Callao
- Trujillo
- Chiclayo
- Iquitos
- Huancayo
- Piura
- Chimbote
- Cusco
- Pucallpa
- Tacna
- Ica
- Juliaca
- Miraflores
- Sullana
- Chincha Alta
- Huánuco
- Ayacucho
- Cajamarca
- Puno
- San Borja
- Tumbes
- Santiago de Surco
- Talara
- Chosica
- Huaraz
- Cerro de Pasco
- Jesús María
- Chulucanas
- San Isidro
- Huaral
- Pisco
- Magdalena del Mar
- Catacaos
- Paita
- Abancay
- Huacho
- Moquegua
- Ilo
- Tingo María
- Jaén
- Tarma
- Barranca
- Moyobamba
- Lambayeque
- Picsi
- Condorcanqui
- Chepen
- Yurimaguas
- Huancavelica
- Saña
- Tambopata
- Juanjuí
- Puerto Maldonado
- La Unión
- Barranco
- Ferreñafe
- Sicuani
- La Oroya
Public holidays in Peru 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
- 2 Apr — Jueves Santo
- 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
- 5 Apr — Pascua
- 1 May — Día del Trabajador
- 7 Jun — Batalla de Arica y Día de la Bandera
- 29 Jun — San Pedro y San Pablo
- 23 Jul — Día de la Fuerza Aérea del Perú
Frequently asked questions about time in Peru
How many time zones does Peru have?
Peru uses one time zone: Peru Standard Time (America/Lima, currently UTC-05:00).
Does Peru use daylight saving time?
No. None of Peru’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Lima, the capital of Peru?
See the live clock on the Lima time page. Lima uses America/Lima.