Austin is 1 hour behind Lima during standard time. Austin uses Central Time (CST, UTC-6) while Lima uses Peru Time (PET, UTC-5). When it's 9:00 AM in Austin, it's 10:00 AM in Lima during winter.
Austin observes daylight saving time but Lima does not. During summer months (March to November), both cities share the same time.
Business hours align perfectly! With just 1 hour difference or the same time depending on season, scheduling calls between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM works great for both cities.
Austin has a growing Latin American business community. Flights to Lima connect through Houston or Miami, taking approximately 7-8 hours total.