PET to GILT Time Converter

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

Lima · Peru Time
13:23:36
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Tarawa · Gilbert Islands Time
06:23:36
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can PET and GILT meet?

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PET
GILT
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.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 PET (09:00–09:00 GILT).

Hour-by-hour PET to GILT conversion table

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

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
Gilbert Islands Time (GILT)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Tarawa
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
Tarawa

Related converters

GILT to PET (reverse)PET to ESTPET to PSTPET to GMTPET to UTCPET to CETEST to GILTPST to GILTGMT to GILTUTC to GILTCET to GILT
Looking for local time? See time in Lima or time in Tarawa.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PET and GILT right now?+
GILT (Gilbert Islands Time) is currently 17 hours ahead PET (Peru Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PET or GILT observe daylight saving time?+
PET: does not observe daylight saving time. GILT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PET and GILT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 PET (09:00–09:00 GILT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Tarawa when it is 12:00 noon in Lima?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Lima (PET), it is 05:00 Fri in Tarawa (GILT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PET and GILT?+
PET maps to "America/Lima" in the IANA database. GILT maps to "Pacific/Tarawa". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lima ahead of or behind Tarawa?+
Whether Lima (PET) is ahead of or behind Tarawa (GILT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GILT is 17 hours ahead PET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PET and GILT?+
PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and GILT is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12). 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 GILT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 PET.