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Time Difference: Lima to Tokyo

🇵🇪LimaUTC-5
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇵🇪
Lima, Peru
Fri, Jun 5
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
14 hours
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Lima

Lima vs Tokyo timezone guide

Lima (Peru) uses the America/Lima timezone at UTC-5, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 14 hours ahead of Lima (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Lima and Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lima and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

LimaTokyoStatus
6am8pmLima early, Tokyo evening
7am9pmLima early, Tokyo evening
8am10pmLima early, Tokyo late evening
9am11pmLima working hours, Tokyo late evening
10am12amLima working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am1amLima working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm2amLima working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm3amLima working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm4amLima working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm5amLima working hours, Tokyo asleep
4pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7amLima evening, Tokyo early
6pm8amLima evening, Tokyo early
7pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm12pmLima late evening, Tokyo working hours

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 Tokyo

Neither Lima nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 14 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Lima and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
15,495 km
Direct flight time
~19h 14m

Lima and Tokyo are 15,495 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 14m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Lima and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 14 hours. Lima is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Lima ahead of Tokyo?
No. Lima is currently 14 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Lima?
When it's 9 AM in Lima, it's 11pm in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lima and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Lima and Tokyo do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Lima and Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Lima nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Lima and Tokyo?
Lima and Tokyo are 15,495 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 14 minutes.