The short answer

8pm in Central Time is 8pm in Lima.

Central Time and Lima keep the same time. That's already evening in Lima, after the typical working day ends.

Central Time
8pm
Lima
8pm
Right now
3:51amCDT · UTC-05:00 · Mon, Jun 22
3:51am-05:00 · UTC-05:00 · Mon, Jun 22
Read across to convert
Central Time
CDT · UTC-05:00
3:51am ☾
Lima
-05:00 · UTC-05:00
3:51am ☾
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Best time to meet
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Central Time
9am–5pm
=
Lima
9am–5pm
Popular conversions

Quick reference.

9amCentral Time=9amLima
12pmCentral Time=12pmLima
3pmCentral Time=3pmLima
5pmCentral Time=5pmLima
9pmCentral Time=9pmLima
In context

What each side covers.

Central Time
CDT · UTC-05:00
3:51am
Cities on this clock
Lima
-05:00 · UTC-05:00
3:51am
Cities on this clock
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Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between Central Time and Lima. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between Central Time and Lima?
Central Time and Lima are currently on the same time, so there is no difference to convert.
When it's 8pm in Central Time, what time is it in Lima?
8pm in Central Time is 8pm in Lima. That's already evening in Lima, after the typical working day ends. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.
What's the best time for a call between Central Time and Lima?
9am–5pm in Central Time lines up with 9am–5pm in Lima — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CDT and -05:00 — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.
Why is the date sometimes different on each side?
When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.