GILT to PET Time Converter

Convert Gilbert Islands Time (GILT) to Peru Time (PET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 17 hours behind.

Tarawa · Gilbert Islands Time
16:54:09
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
Lima · Peru Time
23:54:09
Thursday, May 21, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: GILT (Tarawa)
To: PET (Lima)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GILT (Gilbert Islands Time)
Observes DST
No
PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No

When can GILT and PET meet?

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GILT
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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Tarawa (GILT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–09:00 GILT (16:00–16:00 PET).

Hour-by-hour GILT to PET conversion table

GILT time (Tarawa)PET time (Lima)Status
00:00 Fri07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri09:00 ThuPET working
03:00 Fri10:00 ThuPET working
04:00 Fri11:00 ThuPET working
05:00 Fri12:00 ThuPET working
06:00 Fri13:00 ThuPET working
07:00 Fri14:00 ThuPET working
08:00 Fri15:00 ThuPET working
09:00 Fri16:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Fri17:00 ThuGILT working
11:00 Fri18:00 ThuGILT working
12:00 Fri19:00 ThuGILT working
13:00 Fri20:00 ThuGILT working
14:00 Fri21:00 ThuGILT working
15:00 Fri22:00 ThuGILT working
16:00 Fri23:00 ThuGILT working
17:00 Fri00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri03:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-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

Gilbert Islands Time (GILT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Tarawa
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
Tarawa
Peru Time (PET)
IANA identifier
America/Lima
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Lima

Related converters

PET to GILT (reverse)GILT to ESTGILT to PSTGILT to GMTGILT to UTCGILT to CETEST to PETPST to PETGMT to PETUTC to PETCET to PET
Looking for local time? See time in Tarawa or time in Lima.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GILT and PET right now?+
PET (Peru Time) is currently 17 hours behind GILT (Gilbert Islands Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GILT or PET observe daylight saving time?+
GILT: does not observe daylight saving time. PET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GILT and PET?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–09:00 GILT (16:00–16:00 PET), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Lima when it is 12:00 noon in Tarawa?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Tarawa (GILT), it is 19:00 Thu in Lima (PET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GILT and PET?+
GILT maps to "Pacific/Tarawa" 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 Tarawa ahead of or behind Lima?+
Whether Tarawa (GILT) is ahead of or behind Lima (PET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PET is 17 hours behind GILT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GILT and PET?+
GILT is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12) 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 GILT and PET?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–09:00 GILT.