Detroit to Lima time converter
Lima is 1 hour behind Detroit. When it is 9:00 AM in Detroit, it is 8:00 AM in Lima.
7:16 AM in Detroit, Monday, October 19, 2026
Detroit to Lima conversion table
Every hour of today in Detroit and the matching time in Lima. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Detroit | 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 Detroit (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lima).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Detroit and Lima switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
- Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -1h
Distance
Detroit and Lima are 6,077 km (3,776 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Detroit and Lima?
Lima is 1 hour behind Detroit.
What time is it in Lima when it is 9 AM in Detroit?
When it is 9:00 AM in Detroit, it is 8:00 AM in Lima.
When is the best time to call Lima from Detroit?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Detroit (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Lima).
Does the time difference between Detroit 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.