What time is it in Peru?
Live local time in Peru, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Peru
Saturday, October 24, 2026
PET (UTC−5)
In UTC: · UTC−5
- Time zone
- PET (UTC−5)
America/Lima - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC−5 year-round - Sunrise
- 05:38
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:05
approx. local time - Calling code
- +51
Peru - Currency
- PEN
sol
Time zone in Peru
It's 15:18 in Peru in the PET (UTC−5) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Lima.
There is no daylight saving time in Peru: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 05:38 and sets around 18:05 in Lima (local time), with about 12 hours and 27 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Peru is +51, and the local currency is sol (PEN).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Peru?
The time zone currently in use in Peru is PET (UTC−5).
Does in Peru observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Peru: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
What is the dialing code in Peru?
The international calling code in Peru is +51. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 51, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
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