Peru
Time now in San Juan
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Sunrise 06:14Sunset 06:06Time zone UTC −5
Time zone
America/Lima
UTC offset
UTC −5
Daylight saving
Not in effect
Population
287
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
06:06
Day length
11h 53m
Coordinates
-9.35, -76.99
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About the time in San Juan
San Juan sits at latitude -9.35, in the tropical band, so day length here swings only a little between midwinter and midsummer — today's 11h 53m is one point on that curve, not a fixed value.
Around 287 people live in San Juan, and all of them keep the same civil time, so the reading above applies to the whole urban area — not just the city centre.
Clocks in San Juan stay put all year. There is no summer-time switch to remember, so UTC −5 is what you will get in January and in July alike — useful if you book recurring calls with people in Peru.
Frequently asked questions about time in San Juan
- Which time zone is San Juan in?
- San Juan uses America/Lima, currently UTC −5.
- What time is it in San Juan right now?
- The live clock above shows the current time in San Juan, updating every second from America/Lima (UTC −5).
- When do the sun rise and set in San Juan today?
- Sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 06:06, giving 11h 53m of daylight.
- Does San Juan change its clocks for daylight saving?
- No. San Juan keeps UTC −5 throughout the year.
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