New York Lima Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between New York and Lima?

New York is 0-1 hour ahead of Lima. New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Lima uses Peru Time (PET, UTC-5). During standard time, both are the same; during daylight saving time, New York is 1 hour ahead.

Peru does not observe daylight saving time, so the difference varies seasonally.

Best Time to Call Lima from New York

Any time generally works! Since both cities are usually on the same time or just 1 hour apart, you can call during normal business hours with minimal adjustment.

New York has a significant Peruvian-American community. Lima is South America's culinary capital and a growing business hub. Direct flights connect the cities in about 7.5 hours.

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