Paris is 6 hours ahead of Arequipa during European winter (CET, UTC+1) and 7 hours ahead during European summer (CEST, UTC+2).
When it's 12:00 PM in Arequipa, it's 6:00 PM in Paris (winter) or 7:00 PM (summer). Peru does not observe DST, while France does.
Morning calls work best. Call between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Arequipa time (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Paris time) for business hours overlap.
France has historical connections to Peru and South America. Arequipa's colonial architecture reflects European influences, and French tourists visit Peru for its cultural and natural attractions.