Time Difference: Lima vs Santiago
Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Lima.
Quick Reference
- Lima
- PET (GMT-5)
No Daylight Saving Time
- Santiago
- GMT-3
GMT-4 starts on Apr 5, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the time difference between Lima and Santiago?
- Santiago is 2 hours ahead of Lima.
- When is the best time to call from Lima to Santiago?
- The best time to call is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both cities. Use the interactive converter on this page to visually compare hours side by side.
- Does the time difference change with daylight saving time?
- The time difference may change when either city enters or exits daylight saving time. Lima uses PET and Santiago uses GMT-3.