Current time in Peru

16:37:51
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-5 2 hours behind Brasília Reference: Lima
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Time zone of Peru

The time in Peru (Lima) follows the America/Lima time zone, currently UTC-5. 2 hours behind Brasília.

Peru
16:37:51
Brasília
18:37:51

How to call or schedule a meeting with Peru

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 07:00 in Peru; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 16:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Peru: sunrise today at 05:36 · sunset at 18:07 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Lima
Continent
South America
Area
1,285,220 km² (496,226 sq mi)
Population
about 30 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Peruvian sol (PEN)
Languages
Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Calling code
+51
Internet domain
.pe

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Peru right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Peru?

2 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Peru changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Peru in?

Peru follows America/Lima, currently UTC-5. The reference location is Lima.

Does Peru have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Peru does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Peru from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 16:00 in Peru).

What is the capital of Peru?

The capital of Peru is Lima. The country covers about 1,285,220 km². Continent: South America.

What currency and calling code does Peru use?

The currency is the Peruvian sol (PEN). To call from abroad, dial +51 before the number. Websites use the .pe domain.