AWST to Lima
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PETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AWST and PET on the World Map
The map below highlights the AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) and PET (Peru Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AWST – Australian Western Standard Time
UTC+08:00Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is the time zone for Western Australia, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
- •AWST is the same offset as China Standard Time and Singapore Time.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: AWST to Lima
AWST runs on Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) at UTC+08:00. Lima runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. That puts AWST 13 hours behind Lima — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AWST it is 8:00 PM in Lima on the previous day. Midnight in AWST is 11:00 AM in Lima. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AWST to Lima time conversion table
| AWST (AWST) | Lima (PET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert AWST to Lima time
- Scheduling a call from AWST to Lima: a 10:00 AM start in AWST lands at 9:00 PM in Lima the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: AWST and Lima 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 Lima is 8:00 PM in AWST.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AWST is 7:00 AM in Lima makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AWST" 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 AWST takes the early slot, the next week Lima does.
About AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is used in Western Australia. WA does not observe daylight saving time, having rejected it in multiple referendums. Perth is the most remote major city in the world.
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.
Best time to call between AWST and Lima
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Lima opens at 9:00 AM PET, which is 8:00 PM in AWST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
AWST and Lima have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
AWST is 13 hours behind Lima (AWST UTC+08:00 → PET UTC-05:00). 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 AWST and Lima?
AWST (AWST, UTC+08:00) is 13 hours behind Lima (PET, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert AWST time to Lima time?
Add -13h to AWST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AWST is 8:00 PM in Lima (previous day).
What time is it in Lima right now?
Lima uses PET at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from AWST.
What is the best time to call Lima from AWST?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AWST, which is 12:00 AM in Lima.
Which is behind, AWST or Lima?
AWST is 13 hours behind Lima. When it is 12:00 PM in AWST it is 11:00 PM in Lima.
Do AWST and Lima use different time zones?
AWST uses AWST at UTC+08:00, while Lima (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Perth and America/Lima.
Does daylight saving time affect the AWST–Lima difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -13h offset between AWST and Lima is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AWST's time zone?
AWST also covers Perth, Mandurah, Bunbury, Geraldton.
Which countries use AWST, AWST's zone?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Is there a day difference between AWST and Lima?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AWST already falls on the in Lima.
What is the time difference between AWST and Lima?
Lima is -13h from AWST.
What timezone is AWST in?
AWST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Lima in?
Lima operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)?
AWST is used in Australia (Western Australia).
Does AWST observe daylight saving time?
No, AWST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about AWST?
Western Australia does not observe daylight saving time. Perth is the most isolated major city in the world.
Which cities are in the PET timezone?
Major cities in the PET timezone include Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Cusco, Callao.
What is the UTC offset for PET?
Peru Time (PET) is at UTC-05:00.
What should I know about the PET timezone?
Peru does not observe daylight saving time. PET is the same offset as EST (UTC-05:00).
When is it midnight in AWST, what time is it in Lima?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AWST (AWST), it is -13h later in Lima (PET).
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