Lima Time to MST Converter
MST is 2 hours behind PET. 9:00 AM PET = 7:00 AM MST.
MST is 2 hours behind PET at the moment. To convert Lima Time to MST, subtract 2 hours from the Lima Time time: 9:00 AM PET = 7:00 AM MST.
Lima Time (Lima time) is used in Lima, Peru. MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
Lima Time to MST time conversion table
Lima Time to MST on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| Lima Time | MST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM PET | 10:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM PET | 11:00 PM MST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM PET | 12:00 AM MST | night |
| 3:00 AM PET | 1:00 AM MST | night |
| 4:00 AM PET | 2:00 AM MST | night |
| 5:00 AM PET | 3:00 AM MST | night |
| 6:00 AM PET | 4:00 AM MST | night |
| 7:00 AM PET | 5:00 AM MST | night |
| 8:00 AM PET | 6:00 AM MST | — |
| 9:00 AM PET | 7:00 AM MST | — |
| 10:00 AM PET | 8:00 AM MST | — |
| 11:00 AM PET | 9:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 12:00 PM PET | 10:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM PET | 11:00 AM MST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM PET | 12:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM PET | 1:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM PET | 2:00 PM MST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM PET | 3:00 PM MST | — |
| 6:00 PM PET | 4:00 PM MST | — |
| 7:00 PM PET | 5:00 PM MST | — |
| 8:00 PM PET | 6:00 PM MST | — |
| 9:00 PM PET | 7:00 PM MST | — |
| 10:00 PM PET | 8:00 PM MST | — |
| 11:00 PM PET | 9:00 PM MST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert Lima Time to MST
Subtract 2 hours from the Lima Time time to get MST.
Example: 9:00 AM PET = 7:00 AM MST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM PET = 11:00 PM MST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between Lima Time and MST
The time difference between Lima Time and MST 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: MST is 2 hours behind of Lima Time.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: MST is 1 hour behind of Lima Time.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: MST is 2 hours behind of Lima Time.
Lima Time and MST during daylight saving time
- Lima Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−5 all year.
- MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
Best time for a meeting between Lima Time and MST
Lima Time and MST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
Lima Time to MST FAQ
What is the time difference between Lima Time and MST?
Right now MST is 2 hours behind PET. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM Lima Time in MST?
9:00 AM PET is 7:00 AM MST.
What is 12 PM (noon) Lima Time in MST?
12:00 PM PET is 10:00 AM MST.
Is MST ahead of or behind Lima Time?
MST is 2 hours behind PET, so it is earlier in MST than in Lima Time.
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.
Does MST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between Lima Time and MST?
Lima Time and MST share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET lands between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST, inside working hours for both.
Is MT the same as MST?
MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.