Current local time in Cerro de Pasco, Peru
The live clock above shows the time in Cerro de Pasco. Cerro de Pasco is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Pasco |
| Population | about 108,000 |
| Coordinates | 10.69° S, 76.27° W |
| Time zone | America/Lima |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cerro de Pasco 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 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:21 AM | 5:51 PM | 11 h 29 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 44 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cerro de Pasco at about 12:14 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Cerro de Pasco sits at 76.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cerro de Pasco time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cerro de Pasco |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cerro de Pasco |
|---|---|---|
| Huanuco | 86 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Lima | 173 km (108 mi) | same time |
| Callao | 180 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Huancayo | 194 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Chincha Alta | 304 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Chimbote | 310 km (192 mi) | same time |
| Pucallpa | 321 km (199 mi) | same time |
| Ayacucho | 355 km (221 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Peru
- Lima
- Callao
- Arequipa
- Chiclayo
- Trujillo
- Iquitos
- Huancayo
- Piura
- Cusco
- Chimbote
- Pucallpa
- Ica
- Tacna
- Juliaca
- Ayacucho
- Huanuco
- Cajamarca
- Chincha Alta
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cerro de Pasco in?
Cerro de Pasco is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Cerro de Pasco have daylight saving time?
Cerro de Pasco doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Cerro de Pasco when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cerro de Pasco's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).