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 HKT

+13h

Lima

PETSOURCE

Peru · UTC-05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

HKT

UTC+08:00

HH01

MM00

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

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Lima

HKT

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 HKT on the World Map

The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and HKT (Hong Kong Time) timezone regions across the globe.

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HKT Zone

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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

HKT – Hong Kong Time

UTC+08:00

Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in HKT

Hong Kong SAR

Major Cities in HKT

Hong KongKowloonTsuen WanSha Tin

Key Facts about HKT

•Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
•HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
•The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
•Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.

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

Learn more about HKT on Wikipedia

Understanding the +13h Gap: Lima vs HKT

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

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

Lima to HKT time conversion table

Lima (PET)	HKT (HKT)	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 HKT time

Scheduling a call from Lima to HKT: a 10:00 AM start in Lima lands at 11:00 PM in HKT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +13h gap: Lima and HKT 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 HKT is 10:00 PM in Lima.
Coordinating a Lima-based team with HKT 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 HKT 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 HKT (Hong Kong Time)

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.

Best time to call between Lima and HKT

With a +13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. HKT opens at 9:00 AM HKT, 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 HKT 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 HKT (PET UTC-05:00 → HKT 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 HKT?

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

How do I convert Lima time to HKT time?

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

What time is it in HKT right now?

HKT uses HKT 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.

What is the best time to call HKT from Lima?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Lima, which is 2:00 AM in HKT.

Which is ahead, Lima or HKT?

Lima is 13 hours ahead of HKT. When it is 12:00 PM in Lima it is 1:00 AM in HKT.

Do Lima and HKT use different time zones?

Lima (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00, while HKT uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and Asia/Hong_Kong.

Does daylight saving time affect the Lima–HKT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +13h offset between Lima and HKT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Lima's time zone?

PET also covers Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Cusco, Callao.

Which countries use PET, Lima's zone?

PET is used in Peru.

Is there a day difference between Lima and HKT?

Sometimes. The +13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Lima already falls on the next day in HKT.

What is the time difference between Lima and HKT?

HKT is +13h from Lima.

What timezone is Lima in?

Lima operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is HKT in?

HKT operates on its local timezone.

Which countries use PET (Peru Time)?

PET is used in Peru.

Does PET observe daylight saving time?

No, PET does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-05:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about PET?

Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).

Which cities are in the HKT timezone?

Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.

What is the UTC offset for HKT?

Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.

What should I know about the HKT timezone?

Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.