Bedford to Lima time converter
Lima is 6 hours behind Bedford. When it is 9:00 AM in Bedford, it is 3:00 AM in Lima.
6:30 PM in Bedford, Sunday, October 18, 2026
Bedford to Lima conversion table
Every hour of today in Bedford and the matching time in Lima. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Bedford | Lima |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bedford (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Lima).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Bedford and Lima switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 18, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -6h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027: -5h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027: -6h
Distance
Bedford and Lima are 10,168 km (6,318 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Bedford and Lima?
Lima is 6 hours behind Bedford.
What time is it in Lima when it is 9 AM in Bedford?
When it is 9:00 AM in Bedford, it is 3:00 AM in Lima.
When is the best time to call Lima from Bedford?
Both sides are at work from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Bedford (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Lima).
Does the time difference between Bedford and Lima change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.