Current local time in Chiclayo, Peru
The live clock above shows the time in Chiclayo. Chiclayo is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Lambayeque |
| Population | about 587,000 |
| Coordinates | 6.76° S, 79.84° W |
| Time zone | America/Lima |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chiclayo 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 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:29 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:01 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 30 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chiclayo at about 12:28 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chiclayo sits at 79.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Chiclayo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chiclayo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chiclayo |
|---|---|---|
| Cajamarca | 151 km (94 mi) | same time |
| Trujillo | 176 km (109 mi) | same time |
| Piura | 194 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Sullana | 228 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Chimbote | 292 km (181 mi) | same time |
| Loja, Ecuador | 316 km (196 mi) | same time |
| Tumbes | 362 km (225 mi) | same time |
| Machala, Ecuador | 390 km (242 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Peru
- Lima
- Callao
- Arequipa
- Trujillo
- Iquitos
- Huancayo
- Piura
- Cusco
- Chimbote
- Pucallpa
- Ica
- Tacna
- Juliaca
- Ayacucho
- Huanuco
- Cajamarca
- Chincha Alta
- Sullana
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chiclayo in?
Chiclayo is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Chiclayo have daylight saving time?
Chiclayo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Chiclayo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chiclayo's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 19 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).