Does Arequipa observe daylight saving time?

No. Arequipa stays on UTC-05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Arequipa and London?

London is 5 hours ahead of Arequipa right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Arequipa?

Immaculate Conception, on Tuesday 8 December 2026.

When do working hours in Arequipa overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Arequipa's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Arequipa time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Arequipa's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Arequipa time).

Current Time in Arequipa, Peru — PET

UTC-05:00No clock changesAmerica/Lima

Arequipa, Peru

02:03:52 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Arequipa, Peru is 2:03 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Arequipa is on PET (UTC-05:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Arequipa

Time zone and daylight saving time in Arequipa

Time zone (IANA): America/Lima
Current offset: PET (UTC-05:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Arequipa does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC-05:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:07 AM

Sunset

05:52 PM

Day length

12h 45m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:29 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 13h 6m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 9m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Arequipa	Overlap with Arequipa
Mexico City	13:03	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Chicago	13:03	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
New York	14:03	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Toronto	14:03	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
São Paulo	16:03	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
London	19:03	+5 h	04:00–12:00	3 h (09:00–12:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Arequipa

In 33 days
Inmaculada Concepción (Immaculate Conception)
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Public
In 50 days
Navidad (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 57 days
Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Arequipa observe daylight saving time?: No. Arequipa stays on UTC-05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Arequipa and London?: London is 5 hours ahead of Arequipa right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Arequipa?: Immaculate Conception, on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
When do working hours in Arequipa overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Arequipa's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Arequipa time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Arequipa's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Arequipa time).

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