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Bern to Lima Converter

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Bern4:26 amMon, Jun 8
BernCEST
BE, Switzerland · UTC+2
4:26 amMon, Jun 8
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LimaPET
LMA, Peru · UTC-5
9:26 pmSun, Jun 7
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Offset

The time difference between Bern and Lima is 7 hours.

7 hours

Bern (CEST) is ahead of Lima (PET).

CEST: UTC+2

PET: UTC-5

Bern is currently observing daylight saving time; Lima is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 4 PM–5 PM in Bern (9 AM–10 AM in Lima).

Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.

Suggested time: 4:00 PM Bern (9:00 AM Lima).

This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.

Public holidays in 2026

National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.

Switzerland

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Ascension DayThu, May 14
  • Swiss National DaySat, Aug 1
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

Peru

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Holy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
  • Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
  • Good FridayFri, Apr 3
  • Easter SundaySun, Apr 5
  • International Workers' DayFri, May 1
  • Saint Peter and Saint PaulMon, Jun 29
  • Independence DayTue, Jul 28
  • Independence DayWed, Jul 29
  • Santa Rosa de LimaSun, Aug 30
  • Battle of AngamosThu, Oct 8
  • All Saints DaySun, Nov 1
  • Immaculate ConceptionTue, Dec 8
  • Christmas DayFri, Dec 25

About these zones

Bern uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Switzerland, dial +41.

Lima uses Peru Time (PET). To call Peru, dial +51.

Lima is approximately 6,550 miles west of Bern.

Quick reference

Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.

BernLimaDay
12:00 am5:00 pm-1 day
1:00 am6:00 pm-1 day
2:00 am7:00 pm-1 day
3:00 am8:00 pm-1 day
4:00 am9:00 pm-1 day
5:00 am10:00 pm-1 day
6:00 am11:00 pm-1 day
7:00 am12:00 amSame day
8:00 am1:00 amSame day
9:00 am2:00 amSame day
10:00 am3:00 amSame day
11:00 am4:00 amSame day
12:00 pm5:00 amSame day
1:00 pm6:00 amSame day
2:00 pm7:00 amSame day
3:00 pm8:00 amSame day
4:00 pm9:00 amSame day
5:00 pm10:00 amSame day
6:00 pm11:00 amSame day
7:00 pm12:00 pmSame day
8:00 pm1:00 pmSame day
9:00 pm2:00 pmSame day
10:00 pm3:00 pmSame day
11:00 pm4:00 pmSame day

Daylight saving time

Bern observes daylight saving time; Lima does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Bern transitions: on Sunday, October 25, 2026, clocks fall back from CEST to CET.

See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.

Daylight today

Bern
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Sunset
9:23 PM
Day length
15h 46m
Lima
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Day length
11h 26m

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Airports in these zones

Airports in Central European Time

  • ZRH
  • BRN

Airports in Peru Time

  • LIM

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am Bern in Lima?
9:00 am Bern is 2:00 am Lima.
What is 12:00 pm Bern in Lima?
12:00 pm Bern is 5:00 am Lima.
What is 12:30 pm Bern in Lima?
12:30 pm Bern is 5:30 am Lima.
What is 2:00 pm Bern in Lima?
2:00 pm Bern is 7:00 am Lima.
What is 5:00 pm Bern in Lima?
5:00 pm Bern is 10:00 am Lima.
What is 11:30 pm Bern in Lima?
11:30 pm Bern is 4:30 pm Lima.