Lima, Peru
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About Lima, Peru
Lima is the capital and largest city of Peru, founded by Francisco Pizarro in 1535. It is the cultural, financial, and political center of the country, known for its colonial-era historic center (a UNESCO site), pre-Columbian sites, and a celebrated modern culinary scene.
Time zone details
Lima observes PET (America/Lima in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Peru from abroad
The international dialing code for Peru is +51. To call a phone number in Lima, dial your country's international access code, then +51, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Peru
The official currency is PEN (S/). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include Spanish, Quechua. Many businesses and tourist areas in Lima will also have English speakers.
Working with someone in Lima
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Lima, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.