Current local time in Ayacucho, Peru
The live clock above shows the time in Ayacucho. Ayacucho is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Ayacucho |
| Population | about 153,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.18° S, 74.22° W |
| Time zone | America/Lima |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ayacucho doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:18 AM | 5:39 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| September equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 54 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ayacucho at about 12:05 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 3 minutes behind the sun, because Ayacucho sits at 74.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Ayacucho time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ayacucho |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ayacucho |
|---|---|---|
| Huancayo | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Ica | 191 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Chincha Alta | 210 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Cusco | 246 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Lima | 332 km (206 mi) | same time |
| Callao | 339 km (211 mi) | same time |
| Cerro de Pasco | 355 km (221 mi) | same time |
| Huanuco | 424 km (263 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Peru
- Lima
- Callao
- Arequipa
- Chiclayo
- Trujillo
- Iquitos
- Huancayo
- Piura
- Cusco
- Chimbote
- Pucallpa
- Ica
- Tacna
- Juliaca
- Huanuco
- Cajamarca
- Chincha Alta
- Sullana
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ayacucho in?
Ayacucho is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Ayacucho have daylight saving time?
Ayacucho doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Ayacucho when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ayacucho's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 3 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).