Peru to JST
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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.
Comparing Time Zones: Peru and JST
Peru runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. JST runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Peru 14 hours ahead of JST — a difference of +14h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Peru it is 11:00 PM in JST. Midnight in Peru is 2:00 PM in JST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Peru to JST time conversion table
| Peru (PET) | JST (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 Peru to JST time
- Scheduling a call from Peru to JST: a 10:00 AM start in Peru lands at 12:00 AM in JST the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +14h gap: Peru and JST 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 JST is 11:00 PM in Peru.
- Coordinating a Peru-based team with JST contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- 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 Peru takes the early slot, the next week JST 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 Peru and JST
With a +14h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. JST opens at 9:00 AM JST, which is 11:00 PM in Peru, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Peru and JST have no shared working hours because of the +14h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Peru is 14 hours ahead of JST (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 Peru and JST?
Peru (PET, UTC-05:00) is 14 hours ahead of JST (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +14h.
How do I convert Peru time to JST time?
Add +14h to Peru local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Peru is 11:00 PM in JST.
What time is it in JST right now?
JST 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 Peru.
What is the best time to call JST from Peru?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +14h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Peru, which is 3:00 AM in JST.
Which is ahead, Peru or JST?
Peru is 14 hours ahead of JST. When it is 12:00 PM in Peru it is 2:00 AM in JST.
Do Peru and JST use different time zones?
Peru (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00, while JST uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and Asia/Tokyo.
Does daylight saving time affect the Peru–JST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +14h offset between Peru and JST is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Peru's time zone?
PET also covers Lima, Arequipa, Trujillo, Cusco, Callao.
Which countries use PET, Peru's zone?
PET is used in Peru.
Is there a day difference between Peru and JST?
Sometimes. The +14h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Peru already falls on the next day in JST.
What is the time difference between Peru and JST?
JST is +14h from Peru.
What timezone is Peru in?
Peru operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is JST in?
JST 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 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 Peru, what time is it in JST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Peru (PET), it is +14h later in JST (JST).
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