CAT to PET
-7hCAT
CATSOURCEPET
PETGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CAT and PET on the World Map
The map below highlights the CAT (Central Africa Time) and PET (Peru Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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 to PET Time Difference – Complete Guide
CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. PET runs on Peru Time (PET) at UTC-05:00. That puts CAT 7 hours behind PET — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in CAT it is 2:00 AM in PET. Midnight in CAT is 5:00 PM in PET. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
CAT to PET time conversion table
| CAT (CAT) | PET (PET) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert CAT to PET time
- Scheduling a call from CAT to PET: a 10:00 AM start in CAT lands at 3:00 AM in PET, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both CAT and PET are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CAT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM PET). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in CAT is 1:00 PM in PET makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from CAT and need PET colleagues present.
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.
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 CAT and PET
Both CAT and PET sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PET. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
CAT and PET overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
CAT is 7 hours behind PET (CAT UTC+02:00 → PET UTC-05:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM CAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between CAT and PET?
CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00) is 7 hours behind PET (PET, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert CAT time to PET time?
Add -7h to CAT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in CAT is 2:00 AM in PET.
What time is it in PET right now?
PET 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 -7h offset from CAT.
What is the best time to call PET from CAT?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM CAT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM PET and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, CAT or PET?
CAT is 7 hours behind PET. When it is 12:00 PM in CAT it is 5:00 AM in PET.
Does daylight saving time affect the CAT–PET difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between CAT and PET is fixed all year.
Which other cities share CAT's time zone?
CAT also covers Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
Which countries use CAT, CAT's zone?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo (east).
Is there a day difference between CAT and PET?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between CAT and PET?
PET is -7h from CAT.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PET in?
PET operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use CAT (Central Africa Time)?
CAT is used in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, and 1 more countries.
Does CAT observe daylight saving time?
No, CAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CAT?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
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 CAT, what time is it in PET?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in CAT (CAT), it is -7h later in PET (PET).
Related Developer Tools
Explore more tools that work great with timezone conversions for international teams:
Related Timezone Conversions
More CAT time conversions
- cat to new york
- cat to london
- cat to dubai
- cat to tokyo
- cat to singapore
- cat to sydney
- cat to los angeles
- cat to paris
- cat to delhi
- cat to mumbai
- cat to berlin
- cat to hong kong
- cat to toronto
- cat to kathmandu
- new york to cat
- london to cat
- dubai to cat
- tokyo to cat
- singapore to cat
- sydney to cat
- los angeles to cat
- paris to cat
- delhi to cat
- mumbai to cat
- berlin to cat
- hong kong to cat
- toronto to cat
- kathmandu to cat
See every conversion from CAT →·See every conversion from PET →