Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Valencia uses the EUR (€) and Lima uses the PEN (S/ ). Conversations can stay in Spanish, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Spain
- Capital
- Madrid
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
- Calling code
- +34
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Peru
- Capital
- Lima
- Currency
- Peruvian sol (PEN · S/ )
- Language
- Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
- Calling code
- +51
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Valencia and Lima?
Valencia is 7 hours behind Lima. Valencia runs on GMT+2 and Lima on GMT-5. 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's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 1 hour 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 Valencia from Lima?
About 9,743 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 11h 58m, 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 Valencia and Lima use?
Valencia uses the euro (EUR, €); Lima uses the Peruvian sol (PEN, S/ ). 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 Valencia from Lima?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +34, 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 Valencia and Lima?
Both Spain and Peru count Spanish among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Valencia also has Catalan, Basque, Galician; Lima adds Aymara, Quechua.
Do Valencia and Lima drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.