ACST to PET Time Converter

Convert Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Peru Time (PET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 14h 30m behind.

Adelaide · Australian Central Standard Time
02:35:52
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+9:30 · UTC+09:30
Lima · Peru Time
12:05:52
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: ACST (Adelaide)
To: PET (Lima)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ACST (Australian Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+09:30 → UTC+10:30
PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: ACST observes DST while PET does not. The 14.5-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when ACST starts or ends DST.

When can ACST and PET meet?

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ACST
PET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Adelaide (ACST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–09:00 ACST (17:30–18:30 PET).

Hour-by-hour ACST to PET conversion table

ACST time (Adelaide)PET time (Lima)Status
00:00 Thu09:30 WedPET working
01:00 Thu10:30 WedPET working
02:00 Thu11:30 WedPET working
03:00 Thu12:30 WedPET working
04:00 Thu13:30 WedPET working
05:00 Thu14:30 WedPET working
06:00 Thu15:30 WedPET working
07:00 Thu16:30 WedPET working
08:00 Thu17:30 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu18:30 WedACST working
10:00 Thu19:30 WedACST working
11:00 Thu20:30 WedACST working
12:00 Thu21:30 WedACST working
13:00 Thu22:30 WedACST working
14:00 Thu23:30 WedACST working
15:00 Thu00:30 ThuACST working
16:00 Thu01:30 ThuACST working
17:00 Thu02:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu03:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu04:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu05:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu06:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu07:30 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu08:30 ThuOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Australian Central Standard Time (ACST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Adelaide
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+9:30
Major cities in this zone
Adelaide
Peru Time (PET)
IANA identifier
America/Lima
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Lima

Sun today in Adelaide and Lima

Adelaide
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
17:23
Solar noon
12:13
Daylight
10h 20m

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Looking for local time? See time in Adelaide or time in Lima.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ACST and PET right now?+
PET (Peru Time) is currently 14h 30m behind ACST (Australian Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ACST or PET observe daylight saving time?+
ACST: observes daylight saving time. PET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ACST and PET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 ACST (17:30–18:30 PET).
What time is it in Lima when it is 12:00 noon in Adelaide?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Adelaide (ACST), it is 21:30 Wed in Lima (PET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ACST and PET?+
ACST maps to "Australia/Adelaide" in the IANA database. PET maps to "America/Lima". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Adelaide ahead of or behind Lima?+
Whether Adelaide (ACST) is ahead of or behind Lima (PET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PET is 14h 30m behind ACST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ACST and PET?+
ACST is UTC+09:30 (GMT+9:30) and PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both ACST and PET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between ACST and PET is 08:00–09:00 ACST.