Current local time in Cusco, Peru
The live clock above shows the time in Cusco. Cusco is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | Cusco |
| Population | about 337,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.53° S, 71.97° W |
| Time zone | America/Lima |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cusco 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 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:09 AM | 5:29 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| September equinox | 5:37 AM | 5:43 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cusco at about 11:56 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 12 minutes behind the sun, because Cusco sits at 72.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Cusco time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| Ayacucho | 246 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Juliaca | 295 km (183 mi) | same time |
| Arequipa | 325 km (202 mi) | same time |
| Puno | 331 km (205 mi) | same time |
| Huancayo | 385 km (239 mi) | same time |
| Ica | 410 km (255 mi) | same time |
| Chincha Alta | 451 km (280 mi) | same time |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 527 km (327 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
Other cities in Peru
- Lima
- Callao
- Arequipa
- Chiclayo
- Trujillo
- Iquitos
- Huancayo
- Piura
- Chimbote
- Pucallpa
- Ica
- Tacna
- Juliaca
- Ayacucho
- Huanuco
- Cajamarca
- Chincha Alta
- Sullana
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cusco in?
Cusco is in the America/Lima time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Cusco have daylight saving time?
Cusco doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Cusco when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cusco's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 12 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).