Lima to CAT
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PET and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and CAT (Central Africa 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.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Everything You Need to Know About Lima and CAT Time
Lima runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Lima 7 hours ahead of CAT — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Lima it is 4:00 PM in CAT. Midnight in Lima is 7:00 AM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Lima to CAT time conversion table
| Lima (PET) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Lima to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Lima to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Lima lands at 5:00 PM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Lima and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM PET time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Lima viewers need 4:00 PM in CAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 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 +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Lima and need CAT 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 CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between Lima and CAT
Both Lima and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PET, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Lima and CAT overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM PET), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Lima is 7 hours ahead of CAT (PET UTC-05:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lima and CAT?
Lima (PET, UTC-05:00) is 7 hours ahead of CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Lima time to CAT time?
Add +7h to Lima local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Lima is 4:00 PM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Lima.
What is the best time to call CAT from Lima?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM PET — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Lima or CAT?
Lima is 7 hours ahead of CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Lima it is 7:00 PM in CAT.
Do Lima and CAT use different time zones?
Lima (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Lima–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +7h offset between Lima and CAT 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 CAT?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Lima and CAT?
CAT is +7h from Lima.
What timezone is Lima in?
Lima operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT 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 CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in Lima, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Lima (PET), it is +7h later in CAT (CAT).
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