The Peru time difference is −5 h from London and 0 h from New York in winter, and −6 h and −1 h in summer (UK and US daylight saving seasons; Peru does not change its clocks).
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 07:00 in Lima during UK winter time (GMT) and 06:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 12:00 in Lima during Eastern Standard Time and 11:00 during Eastern Daylight Time.
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Time in Peru: key facts
- Time zone: UTC−5, IANA identifier
America/Lima - Difference with London: −5 h in UK winter (GMT), −6 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: 0 h during Eastern Standard Time, −1 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in Peru: no, local time stays the same all year
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
Time difference between London, New York and Peru
| Time in London | In Lima (UK winter, GMT) | In Lima (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 03:00 | 02:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 | 06:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 22:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
| Time in New York | In Lima (US winter, EST) | In Lima (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 22:00 | 21:00 |
| Period | Lima vs London | Lima vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October – 31 October 2026 | −5 h | −1 h |
| 1 November 2026 – 13 March 2027 | −5 h | 0 h |
| 14 March – 27 March 2027 | −5 h | −1 h |
| 28 March – 30 October 2027 | −6 h | −1 h |
| 31 October – 6 November 2027 | −5 h | −1 h |
| 7 November – 31 December 2027 | −5 h | 0 h |
The one-hour difference between winter and summer comes from daylight saving time in the UK and the US; local time in Lima does not change.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Peru does not observe daylight saving time: local time stays at UTC−5 all year round. Only clock changes in your home country alter the gap.
Clocks change on the following dates (local time):
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Peru from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Lima time, call between 14:00 and 01:00 (running past midnight) London time in UK winter, and between 15:00 and 02:00 (running past midnight) during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 09:00 and 20:00 during EST, and between 10:00 and 21:00 during EDT.
With such a large gap, working days barely overlap: aim for the very start or end of the day, and always state the time zone in your meeting invitations.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to Peru from Europe means travelling west: your day is lengthened and you will need to stay up later than usual. From the US, the gap is small (Lima is on the same time as New York in winter and 1 hour behind New York in summer), so jet lag mostly affects travellers from the UK, Europe or Asia. A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Peru time zone: IANA identifier and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | America/Lima | UTC−5 | UTC−5 | — |
- Lima (
America/Lima): last clock change recorded on Thursday 31 March 1994, from UTC−4 to UTC−5. Daylight saving time was applied in some years since 1970 (last: 1994); it no longer is.
No daylight saving time in Peru in 2027
The tz database lists no clock change in 2027 for America/Lima: standard time remains UTC−5 all year. Only the UK clock changes (Sunday 28 March and Sunday 31 October 2027) and the US clock changes (Sunday 14 March and Sunday 7 November 2027) alter the gap.
| 2027 period | Lima vs London | Lima vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | −5 h | 0 h |
| 14 March – 27 March | −5 h | −1 h |
| 28 March – 30 October | −6 h | −1 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | −5 h | −1 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | −5 h | 0 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Lima in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Lima (12.05° S. 77.05° W). They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:55 | 12:18 | 18:40 | 12 h 45 | 10:55 / 23:40 |
| February | 06:08 | 12:22 | 18:37 | 12 h 29 | 11:08 / 23:37 |
| March | 06:12 | 12:17 | 18:22 | 12 h 10 | 11:12 / 23:22 |
| April | 06:13 | 12:08 | 18:03 | 11 h 50 | 12:13 / 00:03 |
| May | 06:18 | 12:05 | 17:51 | 11 h 34 | 12:18 / 23:51 |
| June | 06:26 | 12:09 | 17:51 | 11 h 25 | 12:26 / 23:51 |
| July | 06:30 | 12:14 | 17:59 | 11 h 29 | 12:30 / 23:59 |
| August | 06:21 | 12:13 | 18:04 | 11 h 43 | 12:21 / 00:04 |
| September | 06:03 | 12:03 | 18:04 | 12 h 02 | 12:03 / 00:04 |
| October | 05:43 | 11:54 | 18:05 | 12 h 22 | 11:43 / 00:05 |
| November | 05:33 | 11:53 | 18:13 | 12 h 40 | 10:33 / 23:13 |
| December | 05:39 | 12:03 | 18:28 | 12 h 50 | 10:39 / 23:28 |
The longest day in the table is 15 December (12 h 50 between 05:39 and 18:28), the shortest 15 June (11 h 25).
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in Peru
- Outbound from the UK (flying west): you « gain » 5 hours in UK winter and 6 hours in summer; your arrival day is lengthened and tiredness hits early in the local evening.
- Return to the UK (flying east): the opposite applies. Flying east shortens the day: plan a quiet day when you get home.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 18:00 – 02:00 in Lima from London in UK winter (17:00 – 01:00 during BST), and to 23:00 – 07:00 in Lima from New York during EST (22:00 – 06:00 during EDT): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Lima, the sun rises around 05:55 and sets around 18:40 in mid-January, and around 06:30 and 17:59 in mid-July (table above). After flying west, make the most of late-afternoon light to stay up until the evening; this is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Peru and the UK or the US?
Lima is 5 hours behind London in UK winter and 6 hours behind London during British Summer Time. It is on the same time as New York during Eastern Standard Time and 1 hour behind New York during Eastern Daylight Time.
What time is it in Peru when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 07:00 in Lima in UK winter and 06:00 in summer. Noon in New York is 12:00 in Lima during EST and 11:00 during EDT.
Does Peru have daylight saving time?
No, local time stays at UTC−5 all year. Only clock changes in the UK or the US alter the gap.
When should I call Peru from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 14:00 and 01:00 London time in UK winter (15:00 and 02:00 during BST), or between 09:00 and 20:00 New York time during EST (10:00 and 21:00 during EDT).
What is the IANA time zone for Peru?
Lima: America/Lima.
What time does the sun rise in Lima?
Around 05:55 on 15 January 2027 and around 06:30 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 18:40 and 17:59. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes (forward at 1am on the last Sunday in March, back at 2am on the last Sunday in October; 25 October 2026, 28 March and 31 October 2027): GOV.UK, When do the clocks change, checked 11 November 2026.
- US daylight saving time (second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November): NIST, Daylight Saving Time, checked 11 November 2026.
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.
