PET to WST2 Time Converter

Convert Peru Time (PET) to Western Sahara Time (WST2). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Lima · Peru Time
00:51:39
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Laayoune · Western Sahara Time
06:51:39
Friday, May 22, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: PET (Lima)
To: WST2 (Laayoune)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PET (Peru Time)
Observes DST
No
WST2 (Western Sahara Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next fall back
2027-02-07
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

Heads up: WST2 observes DST while PET does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when WST2 starts or ends DST.

When can PET and WST2 meet?

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WST2
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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 PET (15:00–16:00 WST2).

Hour-by-hour PET to WST2 conversion table

PET time (Lima)WST2 time (Laayoune)Status
00:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri09:00 FriWST2 working
04:00 Fri10:00 FriWST2 working
05:00 Fri11:00 FriWST2 working
06:00 Fri12:00 FriWST2 working
07:00 Fri13:00 FriWST2 working
08:00 Fri14:00 FriWST2 working
09:00 Fri15:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri16:00 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri17:00 FriPET working
12:00 Fri18:00 FriPET working
13:00 Fri19:00 FriPET working
14:00 Fri20:00 FriPET working
15:00 Fri21:00 FriPET working
16:00 Fri22:00 FriPET working
17:00 Fri23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri05:00 SatOff-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
Western Sahara Time (WST2)
IANA identifier
Africa/El_Aaiun
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
Laayoune

Related converters

WST2 to PET (reverse)PET to ESTPET to PSTPET to GMTPET to UTCPET to CETEST to WST2PST to WST2GMT to WST2UTC to WST2CET to WST2
Looking for local time? See time in Lima or time in Laayoune.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PET and WST2 right now?+
WST2 (Western Sahara Time) is currently 6 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 WST2 observe daylight saving time?+
PET: does not observe daylight saving time. WST2: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PET and WST2?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 PET (15:00–16:00 WST2), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Laayoune when it is 12:00 noon in Lima?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Lima (PET), it is 18:00 Fri in Laayoune (WST2).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PET and WST2?+
PET maps to "America/Lima" in the IANA database. WST2 maps to "Africa/El_Aaiun". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Lima ahead of or behind Laayoune?+
Whether Lima (PET) is ahead of or behind Laayoune (WST2) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WST2 is 6 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 WST2?+
PET is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and WST2 is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 WST2?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 PET.