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Chicago to Lima time difference

Live time in both cities, a conversion table and the best hours to call.

Lima is the same time as Chicago right now. It is 1 hour ahead in January and the same time in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM (winter) or 9:00 AM (summer) in Lima.

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Today, hour by hour

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Green rows are inside 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

Chicago to Lima time table

ChicagoLima (January)Lima (July)
12:00 AM1:00 AM12:00 AM
1:00 AM2:00 AM1:00 AM
2:00 AM3:00 AM2:00 AM
3:00 AM4:00 AM3:00 AM
4:00 AM5:00 AM4:00 AM
5:00 AM6:00 AM5:00 AM
6:00 AM7:00 AM6:00 AM
7:00 AM8:00 AM7:00 AM
8:00 AM9:00 AM8:00 AM
9:00 AM10:00 AM9:00 AM
10:00 AM11:00 AM10:00 AM
11:00 AM12:00 PM11:00 AM
12:00 PM1:00 PM12:00 PM
1:00 PM2:00 PM1:00 PM
2:00 PM3:00 PM2:00 PM
3:00 PM4:00 PM3:00 PM
4:00 PM5:00 PM4:00 PM
5:00 PM6:00 PM5:00 PM
6:00 PM7:00 PM6:00 PM
7:00 PM8:00 PM7:00 PM
8:00 PM9:00 PM8:00 PM
9:00 PM10:00 PM9:00 PM
10:00 PM11:00 PM10:00 PM
11:00 PM12:00 AM (+1 day)11:00 PM

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Lima is the same time as Chicago
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Lima is 1 hour ahead of Chicago
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Lima is the same time as Chicago
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Lima is 1 hour ahead of Chicago

Chicago uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-6), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-5). Lima does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-5 all year.

Best time to call Lima, Peru from Chicago

  • January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–4:00 PM in Chicago (10:00 AM–5:00 PM in Lima).
  • July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Lima).

Lima vs other US time zones

US cityJanuaryJuly
New Yorkthe same time1 hour behind
Chicago1 hour aheadthe same time
Denver2 hours ahead1 hour ahead
Phoenix2 hours ahead2 hours ahead
Los Angeles3 hours ahead2 hours ahead

Convert a different date with the time zone converter, or plan a call with the meeting planner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lima?

Lima is 1 hour ahead of Chicago in January and the same time in July.

If it is 8 PM in Chicago, what time is it in Lima?

9:00 PM in winter and 8:00 PM in summer.

Does Lima use daylight saving time?

Lima does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-5 all year.