Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

PET to EST

+0h

PET

PETSOURCE

UTC-05:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

EST

UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

PET

EST

12:00 AM

1:00 AM

2:00 AM

3:00 AM

4:00 AM

5:00 AM

6:00 AM

7:00 AM

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

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

PET and EST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and EST (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PET Zone

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EST 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

EST – Eastern Standard Time

UTC-05:00

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EST

United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)Mexico (Quintana Roo)PanamaJamaicaCayman IslandsHaitiBahamasTurks and CaicosColombiaPeruEcuador

Major Cities in EST

New York CityWashington D.C.MiamiTorontoPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontrealDetroitCharlotteIndianapolisOttawaTampaOrlandoClevelandPittsburgh

Key Facts about EST

•EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
•The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
•23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
•EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
•Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EDT

Learn more about EST on Wikipedia

Comparing Time Zones: PET and EST

PET runs on Peru Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. EST runs on Eastern Standard Time (EST) at UTC-05:00. That puts PET no time difference EST — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PET it is 9:00 AM in EST. Midnight in PET is 12:00 AM in EST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

PET to EST time conversion table

PET (PET)	EST (EST)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day

Why people convert PET to EST time

Scheduling a call from PET to EST: a 10:00 AM start in PET lands at 10:00 AM in EST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both PET and EST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: PET viewers need 9:00 AM in EST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 AM if the event is anchored to PET.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PET" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PET and need EST colleagues present.

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 EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.

Best time to call between PET and EST

Both PET and EST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PET, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

PET and EST share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

PET is no time difference EST (PET UTC-05:00 → EST UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

PET

Does not observe DST

EST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00

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:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between PET and EST?

PET (PET, UTC-05:00) is no time difference EST (EST, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently +0h.

How do I convert PET time to EST time?

Add +0h to PET local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PET is 9:00 AM in EST.

What time is it in EST right now?

EST uses EST at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from PET.

What is the best time to call EST from PET?

Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, PET or EST?

PET and EST are currently on the same clock.

Does daylight saving time affect the PET–EST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between PET and EST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share PET's time zone?

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

Which countries use PET, PET's zone?

PET is used in Peru.

What is the time difference between PET and EST?

EST is +0h from PET.

What timezone is PET in?

PET operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is EST in?

EST 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 EST timezone?

Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.

What is the UTC offset for EST?

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.

What should I know about the EST timezone?

EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.