Lima to Santiago Time Difference
🇵🇪 Lima is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇨🇱 Santiago. This difference varies between 1h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
2,466 km
Approx. flight
2.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Lima to Santiago
| 🇵🇪 Lima | 🇨🇱 Santiago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Santiago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Lima does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Lima is 2 hours ahead relative to Santiago.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Lima and Santiago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇵🇪 Lima
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇨🇱 Santiago
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lima and Santiago?
The time difference between Lima and Santiago is currently 2 hours ahead. Lima uses GMT-5 (UTC-5), while Santiago uses GMT-3 (UTC-3). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour ahead to 2 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Lima, what time is it in Santiago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Lima, it is 2:00 PM in Santiago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Lima and Santiago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Santiago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour ahead and 2 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Lima and Santiago?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Lima (which is 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Santiago). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Lima ahead or behind Santiago?
Lima is currently 2 hours behind Santiago.
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 Santiago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Lima, it is 2:00 AM in Santiago.