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CST to Lima Time Converter

PET is 1 hour ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM PET.

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Lima, Peru
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PET is 1 hour ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to Lima Time, add 1 hour to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM PET.

CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Lima Time (Lima time) is used in Lima, Peru.

CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.

CST to Lima Time time conversion table

CST to Lima Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.

CSTLima TimeDay
12:00 AM CST1:00 AM PETnight
1:00 AM CST2:00 AM PETnight
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM PETnight
3:00 AM CST4:00 AM PETnight
4:00 AM CST5:00 AM PETnight
5:00 AM CST6:00 AM PET—
6:00 AM CST7:00 AM PET—
7:00 AM CST8:00 AM PET—
8:00 AM CST9:00 AM PET—
9:00 AM CST10:00 AM PETwork hours
10:00 AM CST11:00 AM PETwork hours
11:00 AM CST12:00 PM PETwork hours
12:00 PM CST1:00 PM PETwork hours
1:00 PM CST2:00 PM PETwork hours
2:00 PM CST3:00 PM PETwork hours
3:00 PM CST4:00 PM PETwork hours
4:00 PM CST5:00 PM PET—
5:00 PM CST6:00 PM PET—
6:00 PM CST7:00 PM PET—
7:00 PM CST8:00 PM PET—
8:00 PM CST9:00 PM PET—
9:00 PM CST10:00 PM PETnight
10:00 PM CST11:00 PM PETnight
11:00 PM CST12:00 AM PETnext day
  • Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
  • Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)

How to convert CST to Lima Time

Add 1 hour to the CST time to get Lima Time.

Example: 9:00 AM CST = 10:00 AM PET.

Across midnight: 11:00 PM CST = 12:00 AM PET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.

Time difference between CST and Lima Time

The time difference between CST and Lima Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:

  • 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Lima Time is 1 hour ahead of CST.
  • 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Lima Time and CST are on the same time.
  • 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Lima Time is 1 hour ahead of CST.

CST and Lima Time during daylight saving time

  • CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
  • Lima Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−5 all year.

Best time for a meeting between CST and Lima Time

CST and Lima Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET, inside working hours for both.

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CST to Lima Time FAQ

What is the time difference between CST and Lima Time?

Right now PET is 1 hour ahead of CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.

What is 9 AM CST in Lima Time?

9:00 AM CST is 10:00 AM PET.

What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Lima Time?

12:00 PM CST is 1:00 PM PET.

Is Lima Time ahead of or behind CST?

PET is 1 hour ahead of CST, so it is later in Lima Time than in CST.

Does CST change for daylight saving time?

Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.

Does Lima Time change for daylight saving time?

No. Lima Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.

What is the best time for a meeting between CST and Lima Time?

CST and Lima Time share 7 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM CST lands between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET, inside working hours for both.

Is CT the same as CST?

CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.

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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.