MST to Lima Time Converter
PET is 2 hours ahead of MST. 9:00 AM MST = 11:00 AM PET.
PET is 2 hours ahead of MST at the moment. To convert MST to Lima Time, add 2 hours to the MST time: 9:00 AM MST = 11:00 AM PET.
MST (Mountain Time) is used in Denver, Salt Lake City, Albuquerque, Calgary, Edmonton; Phoenix (Arizona) all year. Lima Time (Lima time) is used in Lima, Peru.
Most of Arizona uses MST all year and does not switch to MDT.
MST to Lima Time time conversion table
MST to Lima Time on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| MST | Lima Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| MST | Lima Time |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| MST | Lima Time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM+1 |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM+1 |
Conversion table from MST to Lima Time for 7 Nov 2026. A tick marks hours that fall between 9 AM and 5 PM in both places. +1 means the next day in Lima Time, −1 the previous day.
- ✓ marks 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Greyed times are night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert MST to Lima Time
Add 2 hours to the MST time to get Lima Time.
Example: 9:00 AM MST = 11:00 AM PET.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM MST = 12:00 AM PET (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between MST and Lima Time
The time difference between MST and Lima Time is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Lima Time is 2 hours ahead of MST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Lima Time is 1 hour ahead of MST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Lima Time is 2 hours ahead of MST.
MST and Lima Time during daylight saving time
- MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from MST (UTC−7) to MDT (UTC−6).
- Lima Time does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC−5 all year.
Best time for a meeting between MST and Lima Time
MST and Lima Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET, inside working hours for both.
MST to Lima Time FAQ
What is the time difference between MST and Lima Time?
Right now PET is 2 hours ahead of MST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM MST in Lima Time?
9:00 AM MST is 11:00 AM PET.
What is 12 PM (noon) MST in Lima Time?
12:00 PM MST is 2:00 PM PET.
Is Lima Time ahead of or behind MST?
PET is 2 hours ahead of MST, so it is later in Lima Time than in MST.
Does MST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. MST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from MST to MDT.
Does Lima Time change for daylight saving time?
No. Lima Time stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between MST and Lima Time?
MST and Lima Time share 6 hours of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM MST lands between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM PET, inside working hours for both.
Is MT the same as MST?
MST is the winter (standard) name of Mountain Time (MT). From March to November the same clocks are called MDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.