Current local time in Chincha Alta, Peru
The live clock above shows the time in Chincha Alta. Chincha Alta is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Ica |
| Population | about 139,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.42° S, 76.14° W |
| Time zone | America/Lima |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chincha Alta 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 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:26 AM | 5:46 PM | 11 h 20 min |
| September equinox | 5:54 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chincha Alta at about 12:13 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chincha Alta sits at 76.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Chincha Alta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chincha Alta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chincha Alta |
|---|---|---|
| Ica | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| Huancayo | 181 km (112 mi) | same time |
| Lima | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Callao | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Ayacucho | 210 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Cerro de Pasco | 304 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Huanuco | 389 km (242 mi) | same time |
| Cusco | 451 km (280 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Peru
- Lima
- Callao
- Arequipa
- Chiclayo
- Trujillo
- Iquitos
- Huancayo
- Piura
- Cusco
- Chimbote
- Pucallpa
- Ica
- Tacna
- Juliaca
- Ayacucho
- Huanuco
- Cajamarca
- Sullana
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chincha Alta in?
Chincha Alta is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Chincha Alta have daylight saving time?
Chincha Alta doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Chincha Alta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chincha Alta'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).