EST to Lima Time Converter
PET and EST are on the same time. 9:00 AM EST = 9:00 AM PET.
PET and EST are on the same time at the moment. Converting EST to Lima Time leaves the clock unchanged: 9:00 AM EST = 9:00 AM PET.
EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year). Lima Time (Lima time) is used in Lima, Peru.
EST to Lima Time time conversion table
EST to Lima Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| EST | Lima Time | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM EST | 12:00 AM PET | night |
| 1:00 AM EST | 1:00 AM PET | night |
| 2:00 AM EST | 2:00 AM PET | night |
| 3:00 AM EST | 3:00 AM PET | night |
| 4:00 AM EST | 4:00 AM PET | night |
| 5:00 AM EST | 5:00 AM PET | night |
| 6:00 AM EST | 6:00 AM PET | — |
| 7:00 AM EST | 7:00 AM PET | — |
| 8:00 AM EST | 8:00 AM PET | — |
| 9:00 AM EST | 9:00 AM PET | work hours |
| 10:00 AM EST | 10:00 AM PET | work hours |
| 11:00 AM EST | 11:00 AM PET | work hours |
| 12:00 PM EST | 12:00 PM PET | work hours |
| 1:00 PM EST | 1:00 PM PET | work hours |
| 2:00 PM EST | 2:00 PM PET | work hours |
| 3:00 PM EST | 3:00 PM PET | work hours |
| 4:00 PM EST | 4:00 PM PET | work hours |
| 5:00 PM EST | 5:00 PM PET | — |
| 6:00 PM EST | 6:00 PM PET | — |
| 7:00 PM EST | 7:00 PM PET | — |
| 8:00 PM EST | 8:00 PM PET | — |
| 9:00 PM EST | 9:00 PM PET | — |
| 10:00 PM EST | 10:00 PM PET | night |
| 11:00 PM EST | 11:00 PM PET | night |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert EST to Lima Time
EST and Lima Time show the same clock time, so no adjustment is needed.
Example: 9:00 AM EST = 9:00 AM PET.
Time difference between EST and Lima Time
The time difference between EST 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 and EST are on the same time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Lima Time is 1 hour behind of EST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Lima Time and EST are on the same time.
EST and Lima Time during daylight saving time
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- Lima Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between EST and Lima Time
EST and Lima Time share 8 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET, inside working hours for both.
EST to Lima Time FAQ
What is the time difference between EST and Lima Time?
Right now PET is 0 minutes the same as EST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM EST in Lima Time?
9:00 AM EST is 9:00 AM PET.
What is 12 PM (noon) EST in Lima Time?
12:00 PM EST is 12:00 PM PET.
Is Lima Time ahead of or behind EST?
Neither. PET and EST keep the same clock time.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
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 EST and Lima Time?
EST and Lima Time share 8 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST lands between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET, inside working hours for both.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. 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.