Hello, dear reader! If you're planning a trip to Peru, one of the first questions you might ask is: "What time is it in Peru right now?" Whether you're visiting Lima, Cusco, or the iconic Machu Picchu, knowing the local time can help you organize your tours, flights, and daily adventures.

What Time is it in Peru?

Peru is in the Peru Time Zone (PET), which is UTC -5 hours.
This means Peru shares the same time as some cities in the U.S. East Coast during winter (like New York), and one hour behind during U.S. daylight saving time.

Current time in Peru: 

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Does Peru have Summer Time?

No, Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
The time in Peru stays the same all year round, making it easy for travelers to plan ahead.

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Remember to check the time during your trip through Peru

What Time is it in Lima, Cusco, and Machu Picchu?

  • Time in Lima, Peru: As the capital city, Lima follows the same local time (UTC -5).
  • Time in Cusco, Peru: Cusco also follows Peru Time (PET), same as Lima.
  • Time in Machu Picchu: Although it's in the Andes mountains, Machu Picchu follows the same time as the rest of the country.

So no matter where you go in Peru, from the coast to the highlands, you won’t have to change your watch.

Time Zone in Peru Compared to Other Countries

Country/City

Time Difference from Peru

New York, Florida (summer)

+1 hour

New York, Florida (winter)

Same time

London

+6 hours

Paris, Berlin

+7 hours

Sydney

+15 hours

Tokio

+14 hours

Plan your Trip with Local Time in Mind

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