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Time difference between Istanbul and Lima

Lima is 8 hours behind Istanbul

Istanbul, Türkiye is UTC+3 · Lima, Peru is UTC−5 — on standard time

The gap holds all year

Neither city changes its clocks — Istanbul does not change its clocks and Lima does not change its clocks — so 8 hours is the difference in January and in July alike. That is worth knowing about this pair specifically, because most international pairs do move and a recurring meeting between them does not need checking twice a year.

When they can both be at their desks

Nine-to-five in Istanbul and nine-to-five in Lima do not overlap at all. With 8 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.

Istanbul to Lima, hour by hour

IstanbulLima
12:00 AM4:00 PM (previous day)
1:00 AM5:00 PM (previous day)
2:00 AM6:00 PM (previous day)
3:00 AM7:00 PM (previous day)
4:00 AM8:00 PM (previous day)
5:00 AM9:00 PM (previous day)
6:00 AM10:00 PM (previous day)
7:00 AM11:00 PM (previous day)
8:00 AM12:00 AM
9:00 AM1:00 AM
10:00 AM2:00 AM
11:00 AM3:00 AM
12:00 PM4:00 AM
1:00 PM5:00 AM
2:00 PM6:00 AM
3:00 PM7:00 AM
4:00 PM8:00 AM
5:00 PM9:00 AM
6:00 PM10:00 AM
7:00 PM11:00 AM
8:00 PM12:00 PM
9:00 PM1:00 PM
10:00 PM2:00 PM
11:00 PM3:00 PM

On the usual gap of 8 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lima?

Lima is 8 hours behind Istanbul for most of the year. The gap never changes: Istanbul does not change its clocks and Lima does not change its clocks.

Is Lima ahead of Istanbul?

No — Lima is 8 hours behind. Istanbul is UTC+3 and Lima is UTC−5 on standard time.

What time is 9 AM in Istanbul in Lima?

1:00 AM, on the usual gap.

When can Istanbul and Lima meet?

Nine-to-five in Istanbul and nine-to-five in Lima do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 8 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.

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