Lima to Hong Kong
+13hLima
PETSOURCEHong Kong
HKTGreen 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.
PET – Peru Time
UTC-05:00Peru Time (PET) is the standard time for Peru, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
HKT – Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •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.
About Hong Kong
WikipediaHong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.
The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.
Everything You Need to Know About Lima and Hong Kong Time
Lima runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Lima 13 hours ahead of Hong Kong — a difference of +13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lima it is 10:00 PM in Hong Kong. Midnight in Lima is 1:00 PM in Hong Kong. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Lima to Hong Kong time conversion table
| Lima (PET) | Hong Kong (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 Hong Kong time
- Scheduling a call from Lima to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in Lima lands at 11:00 PM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +13h gap: Lima and Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong is 10:00 PM in Lima.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Hong Kong local time against Lima keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +13h offset.
- 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong
With a +13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong (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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lima and Hong Kong?
Lima (PET, UTC-05:00) is 13 hours ahead of Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +13h.
How do I convert Lima time to Hong Kong time?
Add +13h to Lima local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lima is 10:00 PM in Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong.
Which is ahead, Lima or Hong Kong?
Lima is 13 hours ahead of Hong Kong. When it is 12:00 PM in Lima it is 1:00 AM in Hong Kong.
Do Lima and Hong Kong use different time zones?
Lima (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lima–Hong Kong difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +13h offset between Lima and Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?
Sometimes. The +13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Lima already falls on the next day in Hong Kong.
What is the time difference between Lima and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is +13h from Lima.
What timezone is Lima in?
Lima operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.
What are the business hours in Hong Kong?
Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.
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.
When is it midnight in Lima, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lima (PET), it is +13h later in Hong Kong (HKT).
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