Lima to Los Angeles
-2hLima
PETSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PET and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Comparing Time Zones: Lima and Los Angeles
Lima runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Lima 2 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lima it is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles. Midnight in Lima is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Lima does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Lima to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Lima (PET) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Lima to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Lima to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Lima lands at 8:00 AM in Los Angeles, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lima and Los Angeles are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Lima viewers need 7:00 AM in Los Angeles to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:00 AM if the event is anchored to Lima.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM PET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lima and need Los Angeles colleagues present.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Lima and Los Angeles
Both Lima and Los Angeles sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM PET, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lima and Los Angeles share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM PET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Lima is 2 hours behind Los Angeles (PET UTC-05:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM PET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Lima
Does not observe DST
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lima and Los Angeles?
Lima (PET, UTC-05:00) is 2 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Lima time to Los Angeles time?
Add -2h to Lima local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lima is 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h offset from Lima.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Lima?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Lima or Los Angeles?
Lima is 2 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Lima it is 10:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Do Lima and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Lima (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lima–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Lima is not, so the -2h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Los Angeles?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Lima and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -2h from Lima.
What timezone is Lima in?
Lima operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Lima, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lima (PET), it is -2h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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