Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Lima, it's that in Auckland.
When it's 8:00 am in Lima, it's 2:00 am in Auckland — late night there, the next day.
When it's 10:00 am in Lima, it's 4:00 am in Auckland — late night there, the next day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Lima, it's 6:00 am in Auckland — morning there, the next day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Lima, it's 9:00 am in Auckland — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Lima, it's 11:00 am in Auckland — late morning there, the next day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Lima, it's 3:00 pm in Auckland — afternoon there, the next day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Lima uses the PEN (S/ ) and Auckland uses the NZD ($). Language shifts too — Aymara in Lima, English in Auckland. Be careful behind the wheel: Lima drives on the right, Auckland on the left.
- Country
- Peru
- Capital
- Lima
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (PEN · S/ )
- Language
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +51
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- New Zealand
- Capital
- Wellington
- Currency
- New Zealand dollar (NZD · $)
- Language
- English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Calling code
- +64
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Lima and Auckland?
Lima is 18 hours ahead of Auckland. Lima runs on GMT-5 and Auckland on GMT+13. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Lima, what time is it in Auckland?
10:00 am in Lima is 4:00 am in Auckland the next day — late night there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Lima, what time is it in Auckland?
3:00 pm in Lima is 9:00 am in Auckland the next day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 2 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Lima from Auckland?
About 10,769 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 13h 10m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Lima and Auckland use?
Lima uses the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/ ); Auckland uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Lima from Auckland?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +51, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Lima and Auckland?
Lima primarily speaks Aymara, Quechua, Spanish; Auckland speaks English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Lima and Auckland drive on the same side of the road?
No. Peru drives on the right, New Zealand on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.