PET to HKT Time Converter

Convert Peru Time (PET) to Hong Kong Time (HKT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours ahead.

Lima · Peru Time
03:32:47
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Time
16:32:47
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: PET (Lima)
To: HKT (Hong Kong)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No
HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Observes DST
No

When can PET and HKT meet?

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HKT
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.
No business-hours overlap exists between PET and HKT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour PET to HKT conversion table

PET time (Lima)HKT time (Hong Kong)Status
00:00 Wed13:00 WedHKT working
01:00 Wed14:00 WedHKT working
02:00 Wed15:00 WedHKT working
03:00 Wed16:00 WedHKT working
04:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed22:00 WedPET working
10:00 Wed23:00 WedPET working
11:00 Wed00:00 ThuPET working
12:00 Wed01:00 ThuPET working
13:00 Wed02:00 ThuPET working
14:00 Wed03:00 ThuPET working
15:00 Wed04:00 ThuPET working
16:00 Wed05:00 ThuPET working
17:00 Wed06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed09:00 ThuHKT working
21:00 Wed10:00 ThuHKT working
22:00 Wed11:00 ThuHKT working
23:00 Wed12:00 ThuHKT 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
Hong Kong Time (HKT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Hong_Kong
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Hong Kong

Sun today in Lima and Hong Kong

Hong Kong
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
19:02
Solar noon
12:21
Daylight
13h 21m

Related converters

HKT to PET (reverse)PET to ESTPET to PSTPET to GMTPET to UTCPET to CETEST to HKTPST to HKTGMT to HKTUTC to HKTCET to HKT
Looking for local time? See time in Lima or time in Hong Kong.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PET and HKT right now?+
HKT (Hong Kong Time) is currently 13 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 HKT observe daylight saving time?+
PET: does not observe daylight saving time. HKT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PET and HKT?+
PET and HKT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Hong Kong when it is 12:00 noon in Lima?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Lima (PET), it is 01:00 Thu in Hong Kong (HKT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PET and HKT?+
PET maps to "America/Lima" in the IANA database. HKT maps to "Asia/Hong_Kong". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lima ahead of or behind Hong Kong?+
Whether Lima (PET) is ahead of or behind Hong Kong (HKT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HKT is 13 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 HKT?+
PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and HKT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). 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 HKT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between PET and HKT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.