World Timezones

CST to PET Converter

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Central Time11:35 pmThu, Jun 4
Central TimeCDT
North America · UTC-5
11:35 pmThu, Jun 4
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Peru TimePET
South America · UTC-5
11:35 pmThu, Jun 4
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Offset

There is no time difference between Central Time and Peru Time.

Same time

Central Time (CDT) is currently the same time as Peru Time (PET).

CDT: UTC-5

PET: UTC-5

Central Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Peru Time is not.

When to schedule

Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Central Time (9 AM–5 PM in Peru Time).

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

Suggested time: 1:00 PM Central Time (1:00 PM Peru Time).

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.

United States

  • New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
  • Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
  • Memorial DayMon, May 25
  • Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
  • Independence DayFri, Jul 3
  • Labour DayMon, Sep 7
  • Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
  • Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
  • Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
  • 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

Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call United States, dial +1.

Peru Time is also known as PET. To call Peru, dial +51.

Peru Time is approximately 3,800 miles south of Central Time.

Quick reference

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

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

Daylight saving time

Central Time observes daylight saving time; Peru Time does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Central Time transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from CDT to CST.

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

Daylight today

Central Time
Sunrise
5:18 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Day length
15h 4m
Peru Time
Sunrise
6:24 AM
Sunset
5:51 PM
Day length
11h 27m

Daylight overlap: 11h 27m — 6:24 AM–5:51 PM in Central Time (6:24 AM–5:51 PM in Peru Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.

Cities in these zones

Cities in Peru Time

Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.

Airports in these zones

Airports in Central Time

  • GYY
  • MDW
  • ORD
  • HOU
  • IAH
  • SAT
  • DAL
  • DFW
  • AUS
  • BNA

Airports in Peru Time

  • LIM

Related conversions

Common conversions

What is 9:00 am CST in PET?
9:00 am CST is 9:00 am PET.
What is 12:00 pm CST in PET?
12:00 pm CST is 12:00 pm PET.
What is 12:30 pm CST in PET?
12:30 pm CST is 12:30 pm PET.
What is 2:00 pm CST in PET?
2:00 pm CST is 2:00 pm PET.
What is 5:00 pm CST in PET?
5:00 pm CST is 5:00 pm PET.
What is 11:30 pm CST in PET?
11:30 pm CST is 11:30 pm PET.