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Time Difference: Lima to London

🇵🇪LimaUTC-5
vs
🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
🇵🇪
Lima, Peru
Fri, Jun 5
🇬🇧
London, UK
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
6 hours
London is 6 hours ahead of Lima

Lima vs London timezone guide

Lima (Peru) uses the America/Lima timezone at UTC-5, while London (UK) uses Europe/London at UTC+0. This means London is 5 hours ahead of Lima (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Lima and London

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 9am11am in Lima, which is 3pm5pm in London. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LimaLondonStatus
6am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm10pmLima working hours, London late evening
5pm11pmLima evening, London late evening
6pm12amLima evening, London asleep
7pm1amLima evening, London asleep
8pm2amLima evening, London asleep
9pm3amLima evening, London asleep
10pm4amLima late evening, London asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Lima and London

London observes daylight saving time, but Lima does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around London's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 Mar 28Lima is 5 hours behind London
  • Mar 28 Oct 24Lima is 6 hours behind London
  • Oct 24 Dec 31Lima is 5 hours behind London

Distance between Lima and London

Great-circle distance
10,170 km
Direct flight time
~12h 58m

Lima and London are 10,170 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 58m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lima and London?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Lima is currently 6 hours behind London.
Is Lima ahead of London?
No. Lima is currently 6 hours behind London.
What time is it in London when it's 9 AM in Lima?
When it's 9 AM in Lima, it's 3pm in London.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lima and London?
The best window is 9am–11am in Lima, which is 3pm–5pm in London. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Lima and London observe daylight saving time?
London observes daylight saving time, but Lima does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Lima and London?
Lima and London are 10,170 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 58 minutes.