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Los Angeles to Lima time difference

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

Lima is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles right now. It is 3 hours ahead in January and 2 hours ahead in July. When it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it is 12:00 PM (winter) or 11:00 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.

Los Angeles to Lima time table

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

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Lima is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Lima is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Lima is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Lima is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles

Los Angeles uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-8), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-7). Lima does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-5 all year.

Best time to call Lima, Peru from Los Angeles

  • January: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–2:00 PM in Los Angeles (12:00 PM–5:00 PM in Lima).
  • July: shared 9-to-5 hours are 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Los Angeles (11:00 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 Los Angeles and Lima?

Lima is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles in January and 2 hours ahead in July.

If it is 8 PM in Los Angeles, what time is it in Lima?

11:00 PM in winter and 10:00 PM in summer.

Does Lima use daylight saving time?

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