Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Lima to AWST

+13h

Lima

PETSOURCE

Peru · UTC-05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AWST

UTC+08:00

HH01

MM00

(next day)01:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Lima

AWST

12:00 AM

1:00 PM

2:00 AM

3:00 PM

4:00 AM

5:00 PM

6:00 AM

7:00 PM

8:00 AM

9:00 PM

10:00 AM

11:00 PM

12:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

2:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

11:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

PET and AWST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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PET – Peru Time

UTC-05:00

Peru Time (PET) is the standard time for Peru, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in PET

Peru

Major Cities in PET

LimaArequipaTrujilloCuscoCallao

Key Facts about PET

•Peru does not observe daylight saving time.
•PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
•Lima is the 5th largest city in the Americas.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-05:00 year-round

Learn more about PET on Wikipedia

AWST – Australian Western Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in AWST

Australia (Western Australia)

Major Cities in AWST

PerthMandurahBunburyGeraldton

Key Facts about AWST

•Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
•Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
•AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about AWST on Wikipedia

Lima vs AWST: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Lima runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. That puts Lima 13 hours ahead of AWST — a difference of +13h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lima it is 10:00 PM in AWST. Midnight in Lima is 1:00 PM in AWST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Lima to AWST time conversion table

Lima (PET)	AWST (AWST)	Day
12:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
6:00 AM	7:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	9:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	10:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
3:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	6:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	7:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	10:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Lima to AWST time

Scheduling a call from Lima to AWST: a 10:00 AM start in Lima lands at 11:00 PM in AWST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +13h gap: Lima and AWST have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in AWST is 10:00 PM in Lima.
Coordinating a Lima-based team with AWST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +13h gap is not.
With a +13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Lima takes the early slot, the next week AWST does.

About PET (Peru Time)

Peru Time (PET) is the time zone used throughout Peru. Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET shares the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00). Lima, the capital, is the economic center of Peru.

About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.

Best time to call between Lima and AWST

With a +13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AWST opens at 9:00 AM AWST, which is 10:00 PM in Lima, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Lima and AWST have no shared working hours because of the +13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Lima is 13 hours ahead of AWST (PET UTC-05:00 → AWST UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Lima and AWST?

Lima (PET, UTC-05:00) is 13 hours ahead of AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +13h.

How do I convert Lima time to AWST time?

Add +13h to Lima local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lima is 10:00 PM in AWST.

What time is it in AWST right now?

AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +13h offset from Lima.