Peru facts
| Capital | Lima |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, South America |
| Area | 1,285,216 km² · 496,224 sq mi · 317,583,300 acres |
| Languages | Aymara, Quechua, Spanish |
| Demonym | Peruvian |
| Currency | Peruvian Sol (PEN) |
| Time zone | America/Lima · UTC−5 · 2:35 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +51 |
| Internet domain | .pe |
| Electricity | 230V, 60Hz · plug types A, B, C |
| Capital coordinates | -12.0432, -77.0282 |
Time difference
Lima is on UTC−5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 a.m. |
| London | 6:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Peru is about 13.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Peru is about 5.3 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Lima to Washington, D.C.: about 5,664 km (3,520 mi) as the crow flies.
- Lima to London: about 10,169 km (6,319 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Peru shares land borders with 5 countries: Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Peru?
The capital of Peru is Lima.
How big is Peru?
Peru covers about 1,285,216 km² (496,224 sq mi), ranking 19 of 196 countries by area. It is about 13.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 5.3 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Peru in?
Lima uses UTC−5 (America/Lima) today. When it is noon in Lima, it is 1:00 p.m. in New York and 6:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Peru use?
Peru uses the Peruvian Sol (PEN).
What is the country code for Peru?
The international calling code is +51. From the United States dial 011 51 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 51.
What language is spoken in Peru?
Official or national languages: Aymara, Quechua, Spanish.