AEST to PET Time Converter

Convert Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Peru Time (PET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 15 hours behind.

Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
12:10:56
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00
Lima · Peru Time
21:10:56
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: AEST (Sydney)
To: PET (Lima)
--:--

Daylight Saving status right now

AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+10:00 → UTC+11:00
PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: AEST observes DST while PET does not. The 15-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when AEST starts or ends DST.

When can AEST and PET meet?

00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
AEST
PET
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Sydney (AEST). 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 AEST (17:00–18:00 PET).

Hour-by-hour AEST to PET conversion table

AEST time (Sydney)PET time (Lima)Status
00:00 Wed09:00 TuePET working
01:00 Wed10:00 TuePET working
02:00 Wed11:00 TuePET working
03:00 Wed12:00 TuePET working
04:00 Wed13:00 TuePET working
05:00 Wed14:00 TuePET working
06:00 Wed15:00 TuePET working
07:00 Wed16:00 TuePET working
08:00 Wed17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed18:00 TueAEST working
10:00 Wed19:00 TueAEST working
11:00 Wed20:00 TueAEST working
12:00 Wed21:00 TueAEST working
13:00 Wed22:00 TueAEST working
14:00 Wed23:00 TueAEST working
15:00 Wed00:00 WedAEST working
16:00 Wed01:00 WedAEST working
17:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-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 Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
SydneyMelbourneCanberra
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 Sydney and Lima

Sydney
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
17:06
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 26m

Related converters

PET to AEST (reverse)AEST to ESTAEST to PSTAEST to GMTAEST to UTCAEST to CETEST to PETPST to PETGMT to PETUTC to PETCET to PET
Looking for local time? See time in Sydney or time in Lima.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AEST and PET right now?+
PET (Peru Time) is currently 15 hours behind AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AEST or PET observe daylight saving time?+
AEST: observes daylight saving time. PET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AEST and PET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 AEST (17:00–18:00 PET).
What time is it in Lima when it is 12:00 noon in Sydney?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Sydney (AEST), it is 21:00 Tue in Lima (PET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AEST and PET?+
AEST maps to "Australia/Sydney" 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 Sydney ahead of or behind Lima?+
Whether Sydney (AEST) is ahead of or behind Lima (PET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PET is 15 hours behind AEST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AEST and PET?+
AEST is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10) 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 AEST and PET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between AEST and PET is 08:00–09:00 AEST.