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New York to Lima time difference

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

Lima is 1 hour behind New York right now. It is the same time in January and 1 hour behind in July. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 9:00 AM (winter) or 8:00 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.

New York to Lima time table

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

When the difference changes

DatesDifference
Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026Lima is 1 hour behind New York
Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 13, 2027Lima is the same time as New York
Mar 14, 2027 – Nov 6, 2027Lima is 1 hour behind New York
Nov 7, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027Lima is the same time as New York

New York uses daylight saving time. Next clock changes: Nov 1, 2026 (to UTC-5), Mar 14, 2027 (to UTC-4). Lima does not use daylight saving time. It stays at UTC-5 all year.

Best time to call Lima, Peru from New York

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

Lima is the same time as New York in January and 1 hour behind in July.

If it is 8 PM in New York, what time is it in Lima?

8:00 PM in winter and 7:00 PM in summer.

Does Lima use daylight saving time?

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