Boston to Lima time converter
Lima is 1 hour behind Boston. When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 8:00 AM in Lima.
6:44 PM in Boston, Saturday, October 17, 2026
Boston to Lima conversion table
Every hour of today in Boston and the matching time in Lima. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Boston | Lima |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Boston (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lima).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Boston and Lima switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -1h
Distance
Boston and Lima are 6,080 km (3,778 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Boston and Lima?
Lima is 1 hour behind Boston.
What time is it in Lima when it is 9 AM in Boston?
When it is 9:00 AM in Boston, it is 8:00 AM in Lima.
When is the best time to call Lima from Boston?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Boston (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lima).
Does the time difference between Boston 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.