Lima to Osaka
+14hLima
PETSOURCEOsaka
JSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PET and JST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and JST (Japan 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.
JST – Japan Standard Time
UTC+09:00Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
- •The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
- •JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.
About Osaka
WikipediaOsaka operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9. As Japan's second economic center and a manufacturing hub, Osaka shares business hours with Tokyo.
Osaka Castle was originally built in 1583 and has been rebuilt several times.
Lima vs Osaka: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Lima runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. Osaka runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Lima 14 hours ahead of Osaka — a difference of +14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lima it is 11:00 PM in Osaka. Midnight in Lima is 2:00 PM in Osaka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Lima to Osaka time conversion table
| Lima (PET) | Osaka (JST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Lima to Osaka time
- Scheduling a call from Lima to Osaka: a 10:00 AM start in Lima lands at 12:00 AM in Osaka the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +14h gap: Lima and Osaka 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 Osaka is 11:00 PM in Lima.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Lima is 10:00 AM in Osaka makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +14h gap is not.
- With a +14h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Lima takes the early slot, the next week Osaka 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 JST (Japan Standard Time)
Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.
Best time to call between Lima and Osaka
With a +14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Osaka opens at 9:00 AM JST, which is 11:00 PM in Lima, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Lima and Osaka have no shared working hours because of the +14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Lima is 14 hours ahead of Osaka (PET UTC-05:00 → JST UTC+09:00). 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 Osaka?
Lima (PET, UTC-05:00) is 14 hours ahead of Osaka (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +14h.
How do I convert Lima time to Osaka time?
Add +14h to Lima local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lima is 11:00 PM in Osaka.
What time is it in Osaka right now?
Osaka uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +14h offset from Lima.
What is the best time to call Osaka from Lima?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Lima, which is 3:00 AM in Osaka.
Which is ahead, Lima or Osaka?
Lima is 14 hours ahead of Osaka. When it is 12:00 PM in Lima it is 2:00 AM in Osaka.
Do Lima and Osaka use different time zones?
Lima (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00, while Osaka (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lima–Osaka difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +14h offset between Lima and Osaka 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 Osaka?
Sometimes. The +14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Lima already falls on the next day in Osaka.
What is the time difference between Lima and Osaka?
Osaka is +14h from Lima.
What timezone is Lima in?
Lima operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Osaka in?
Osaka operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), UTC+9. As Japan's second economic center and a manufacturing hub, Osaka shares business hours with Tokyo.
What are the business hours in Osaka?
Standard business hours in Osaka are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.
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 JST timezone?
Major cities in the JST timezone include Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka.
What is the UTC offset for JST?
Japan Standard Time (JST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the JST timezone?
Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
When is it midnight in Lima, what time is it in Osaka?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lima (PET), it is +14h later in Osaka (JST).
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