PET to CT Time Converter

Convert Peru Time (PET) to Central Time (CT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is same time.

Lima · Peru Time
09:10:26
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Chicago · Central Time
09:10:26
Thursday, May 14, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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From: PET (Lima)
To: CT (Chicago)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No
CT (Central Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00

Heads up: CT observes DST while PET does not. The 0-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CT starts or ends DST.

When can PET and CT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour PET to CT conversion table

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

Peru Time (PET)
IANA identifier
America/Lima
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Lima
Central Time (CT)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in Lima and Chicago

Chicago
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
20:03
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 30m

Related converters

CT to PET (reverse)PET to ESTPET to PSTPET to GMTPET to UTCPET to CETEST to CTPST to CTGMT to CTUTC to CTCET to CT
Looking for local time? See time in Lima or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PET and CT right now?+
CT (Central Time) is currently same time PET (Peru Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PET or CT observe daylight saving time?+
PET: does not observe daylight saving time. CT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PET and CT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–16:00 PET (09:00–16:00 CT), giving 8 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Lima?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Lima (PET), it is 12:00 Thu in Chicago (CT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PET and CT?+
PET maps to "America/Lima" in the IANA database. CT maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lima ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Lima (PET) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CT is same time PET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PET and CT?+
PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and CT is UTC-05:00 (CDT). 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 PET and CT?+
Yes. There are 8 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–16:00 PET.