Offset
The time difference between Buenos Aires and Lima is 2 hours.
Buenos Aires (ART) is ahead of Lima (PET).
ART: UTC-3
PET: UTC-5
Neither Buenos Aires nor Lima is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Buenos Aires (9 AM–3 PM in Lima).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Buenos Aires (12:00 PM Lima).
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.
Argentina
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Day of Remembrance for Truth and JusticeTue, Mar 24
- Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas WarThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- May RevolutionMon, May 25
- Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de GüemesMon, Jun 15
- General Manuel Belgrano Memorial DaySat, Jun 20
- Independence DayThu, Jul 9
- General José de San Martín Memorial DayMon, Aug 17
- Day of Respect for Cultural DiversityMon, Oct 12
- National Sovereignty DayMon, Nov 23
- Immaculate Conception DayTue, Dec 8
- 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
Buenos Aires uses Argentina Time (ART). To call Argentina, dial +54.
Lima uses Peru Time (PET). To call Peru, dial +51.
Lima is approximately 1,950 miles northwest of Buenos Aires.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Buenos Aires | Lima | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Buenos Aires nor Lima observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:55 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 9h 56m
- Sunrise
- 6:24 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 11h 27m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Peru Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Argentina Time
- AEP
- EZE
Airports in Peru Time
- LIM
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Buenos Aires in Lima?
- 9:00 am Buenos Aires is 7:00 am Lima.
- What is 12:00 pm Buenos Aires in Lima?
- 12:00 pm Buenos Aires is 10:00 am Lima.
- What is 12:30 pm Buenos Aires in Lima?
- 12:30 pm Buenos Aires is 10:30 am Lima.
- What is 2:00 pm Buenos Aires in Lima?
- 2:00 pm Buenos Aires is 12:00 pm Lima.
- What is 5:00 pm Buenos Aires in Lima?
- 5:00 pm Buenos Aires is 3:00 pm Lima.
- What is 11:30 pm Buenos Aires in Lima?
- 11:30 pm Buenos Aires is 9:30 pm Lima.