What Time is it in Lima Right Now?
What time is it in Lima, Peru right now? Live Lima clock showing exact local time. Lima is 5 hours behind the UK. Updated every second.
About Lima Time Zone
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, home to approximately one third of the country's population. The time difference between Lima and the UK changes slightly twice a year when the UK switches between GMT (UTC+0) and BST (UTC+1) in late March and late October.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Lima time and time zones
What time is it in Lima right now?
The current local time in Lima, Peru is shown live above, updated every second. Lima is in the America/Lima timezone, 5 hours behind the UK. During UK British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), the difference shifts by one hour.
What timezone is Lima in?
Lima is in the America / Lima timezone, operating at UTC-5. Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, home to approximately one third of the country's population.
How many hours ahead or behind the UK is Lima?
Lima is 5 hours behind the UK. This is based on UK GMT (UTC+0). When the UK switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1) in late March, the difference between the UK and Lima decreases by one hour for those months.
What is the best time to call Lima from the UK?
To call Lima during business hours (9am-5pm local time), you would need to call from the UK at 14am-10pm. Always check the live clock above for the exact current time before calling.