Peru to PST
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PSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PET and PST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PET (Peru Time) and PST (Pacific 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
Comparing Time Zones: Peru and PST
Peru runs on Peru Standard Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. PST runs on Pacific Standard Time (PST) at UTC-08:00. That puts Peru 3 hours behind PST — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Peru it is 6:00 AM in PST. Midnight in Peru is 9:00 PM in PST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Peru to PST time conversion table
| Peru (PET) | PST (PST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Peru to PST time
- Scheduling a call from Peru to PST: a 10:00 AM start in Peru lands at 7:00 AM in PST, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Peru and PST are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM PET time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PST). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Peru-based team with PST 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 -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PET as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Peru and need PST 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Peru and PST
Both Peru and PST sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PET, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PST. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Peru and PST share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM PET), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Peru is 3 hours behind PST (PET UTC-05:00 → PST UTC-08:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM PET. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Peru
Does not observe DST
PST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Peru and PST?
Peru (PET, UTC-05:00) is 3 hours behind PST (PST, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert Peru time to PST time?
Add -3h to Peru local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Peru is 6:00 AM in PST.
What time is it in PST right now?
PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from Peru.
What is the best time to call PST from Peru?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM PET — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Peru or PST?
Peru is 3 hours behind PST. When it is 12:00 PM in Peru it is 9:00 AM in PST.
Do Peru and PST use different time zones?
Peru (Peru) uses PET at UTC-05:00, while PST uses PST at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Lima and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Peru–PST difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between Peru and PST 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 PST?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Peru and PST?
PST is -3h from Peru.
What timezone is Peru in?
Peru operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PST in?
PST 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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Peru, what time is it in PST?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Peru (PET), it is -3h later in PST (PST).
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