Trujillo runs on UTC−5 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Trujillo and your time
Trujillo at a glance
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Region | La Libertad |
| Time zone | America/Lima |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1994 |
| Coordinates | 8.12° S, 79.03° W |
Time zone in Trujillo
Trujillo follows the America/Lima time zone and stays on UTC−5 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1994; the tz database lists no change after that.
All of Peru keeps the same time, so Trujillo reads the same clock as Lima.
Clock changes in Trujillo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Trujillo for 2026 or 2027.
Trujillo time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Trujillo, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
Because Trujillo keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Trujillo
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Day length barely moves in Trujillo, from 11 hours 39 minutes to 12 hours 36 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Trujillo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:28 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:56 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 36 min |
Clock time and sun time in Trujillo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Trujillo: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Trujillo
All the places listed below keep the same time as Trujillo.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimbote | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cajamarca | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiclayo | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huaraz | 228 km (141 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Trujillo today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- New York (United States)
- Toronto (Canada)
- Havana (Cuba)
- Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
- Indianapolis (United States)
- Detroit (United States)
More cities in Peru
All time zones and cities in Peru
Tools for time in Trujillo
- Convert a time to or from Trujillo: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Trujillo to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Trujillo and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Trujillo in?
Trujillo uses the America/Lima time zone, which is UTC−5 all year.
Does Trujillo use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Trujillo last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1994 and now stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Trujillo and London?
Trujillo is 5 hours behind London in January and 6 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Trujillo does not.
Is Trujillo on the same time as Lima?
Yes. Trujillo and Lima both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Trujillo?
About 12 hours 36 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.