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Lima to AST

+1h

Lima

PETSOURCE
Peru · UTC-05:00
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12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AST

AST
UTC-03:00☀ DST active
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13:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Lima
AST
12:00 AM
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6:00 AM
6:00 AM
8:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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12:00 AM+1

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

PET and AST on the World Map

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

PETASTLimaArequipaTrujilloCuscoHalifaxSan JuanSanto DomingoCaracas
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AST 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

AST – Atlantic Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the time zone for the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Caribbean, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AST
Canada (Atlantic provinces)Puerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsDominican RepublicVenezuelaBoliviaBarbadosTrinidad and Tobago
Major Cities in AST
HalifaxSan JuanSanto DomingoCaracasLa PazFrederictonCharlottetown
Key Facts about AST
  • •Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST.
  • •AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
  • •Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in AST Canada.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to ADT
Learn more about AST on Wikipedia

Lima to AST Time Difference – Complete Guide

Lima runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. AST runs on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) at UTC-04:00. That puts Lima 1 hour ahead of AST — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lima it is 10:00 AM in AST. Midnight in Lima is 1:00 AM in AST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Lima to AST time conversion table

Lima (PET)AST (AST)Day
12:00 AM1:00 AMsame day
6:00 AM7:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM8:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM9:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM10:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM1:00 PMsame day
3:00 PM4:00 PMsame day
5:00 PM6:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM7:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM10:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Lima to AST time

  • Scheduling a call from Lima to AST: a 10:00 AM start in Lima lands at 11:00 AM in AST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Lima and AST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PET time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM AST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
  • Watching a live event or market open: Lima viewers need 10:00 AM in AST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:00 PM 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 +1h gap is not.
  • Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lima and need AST 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 AST (Atlantic Standard Time)

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Canada's Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and most of Labrador), as well as several Caribbean nations. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands use AST year-round without daylight saving time. The Canadian provinces switch to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) in summer.

Best time to call between Lima and AST

Both Lima and AST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PET, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Lima and AST share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Lima is 1 hour ahead of AST (PET UTC-05:00 → AST UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Lima

Does not observe DST

AST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Lima and AST?

Lima (PET, UTC-05:00) is 1 hour ahead of AST (AST, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently +1h.

How do I convert Lima time to AST time?

Add +1h to Lima local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lima is 10:00 AM in AST.

What time is it in AST right now?

AST uses AST at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Lima.

What is the best time to call AST from Lima?

Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PET — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM AST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Lima or AST?

Lima is 1 hour ahead of AST. When it is 12:00 PM in Lima it is 1:00 PM in AST.

Do Lima and AST use different time zones?

Lima (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00, while AST uses AST at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and America/Halifax.

Does daylight saving time affect the Lima–AST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Lima and AST 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 AST?

Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Lima and AST?

AST is +1h from Lima.

What timezone is Lima in?

Lima operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is AST in?

AST 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 AST timezone?

Major cities in the AST timezone include Halifax, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Caracas, La Paz, Fredericton, Charlottetown.

What is the UTC offset for AST?

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to ADT.

What should I know about the AST timezone?

Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST. AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.

When is it midnight in Lima, what time is it in AST?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lima (PET), it is +1h later in AST (AST).

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