About Peru Time
- Standard offset
- UTC−5
- Abbreviation
- PET
- Observes DST
- No
Used in: Peru.
Daylight saving time
Peru Time does not observe daylight saving time — it stays at UTC−5 all year.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
Sun times at the representative location for Peru Time.
- Sunrise
- 6:24 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 11h 27m
Major cities in Peru Time
The current local time in these cities matches Peru Time.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Peru Time (PET)?
- Peru Time (PET) is UTC−5 year-round — no daylight saving — matching the US East Coast's winter clock and neighboring Colombia all year.
- What is PET in UTC?
- PET is UTC−5, the same all year.
- Does Peru Time observe daylight saving time?
- No. Peru Time stays at UTC−5 year-round.