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 Dallas.
When it's 8:00 am in Lima, it's 8:00 am in Dallas — morning there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Lima, it's 10:00 am in Dallas — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Lima, it's 12:00 pm in Dallas — midday there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Lima, it's 3:00 pm in Dallas — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Lima, it's 5:00 pm in Dallas — afternoon there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Lima, it's 9:00 pm in Dallas — night there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Lima uses the PEN (S/ ) and Dallas uses the USD ($). Language shifts too — Aymara in Lima, English in Dallas. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Peru
- Capital
- Lima
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (PEN · S/ )
- Language
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +51
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Lima and Dallas?
Lima and Dallas share the same offset (GMT-5), so there's no difference right now.
When it's 10 am in Lima, what time is it in Dallas?
Also 10:00 am — Lima and Dallas share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When it's 3 pm in Lima, what time is it in Dallas?
Also 3:00 pm — Lima and Dallas share the same UTC offset, so clocks match around the whole day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 8 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 Dallas?
About 5,408 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 6h 52m, 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 Dallas use?
Lima uses the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/ ); Dallas uses the United States dollar (USD, $). 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 Dallas?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), 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 Dallas?
Lima primarily speaks Aymara, Quechua, Spanish; Dallas speaks English. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Lima and Dallas drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.