Lima to Los Angeles Time Difference
🇵🇪 Lima is currently 2 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Los Angeles. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
6,725 km
Approx. flight
7.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Lima to Los Angeles
| 🇵🇪 Lima | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lima does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Lima is 2 hours behind relative to Los Angeles.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Lima and Los Angeles (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇵🇪 Lima
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lima and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Lima and Los Angeles is currently 2 hours behind. Lima uses GMT-5 (UTC-5), while Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Lima, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lima, it is 10:00 AM in Los Angeles. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lima and Los Angeles change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Lima and Los Angeles?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Lima (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Los Angeles). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Lima ahead or behind Los Angeles?
Lima is currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time zone is Lima in?
Lima is in the America/Lima time zone, currently using GMT-5 (UTC-5). Lima does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Lima in Los Angeles?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lima, it is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles.