What time zone is San José in?

San José uses Peru Time (PET, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Lima.

Does San José observe daylight saving time?

No. San José uses PET (UTC−5) all year.

Current Time in San José, Provincia de Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru

1:29:45 PM

13:29:45

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

PET (Peru Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Lima

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Time zone details

San José does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in San José

Sunrise5:53 AMSolar noon12:03 PMSunset6:12 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Peru
Administrative area: Lambayeque
District: Provincia de Chiclayo
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymara
Dialing code: +51
Population: 7,434
Elevation: Approximately 31 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 6° 44' S / 79° 49' W

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Clock changes in San José

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Solar noon: 12:03 PM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 20 min21 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:31 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:06 AM – 6:59 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:41 AM – 7:24 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination91%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:53 AM (east, 103.4°)
Sunset: 6:12 PM (west, 256.4°)
Day length: 12 hr 20 min21 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:03 PM (83.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:31 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:06 AM – 6:59 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:41 AM – 7:24 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:58 PM (northeast, 62.4°)
Moonset: 7:55 AM (northwest, 296.6°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	5:53 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 20 min	21 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:53 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 20 min	21 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:52 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 20 min	20 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:52 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 21 min	21 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:52 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 21 min	20 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:52 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 21 min	21 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:52 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 22 min	20 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Peru

Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Tue, Dec 8, 2026Immaculate Conception
Wed, Dec 9, 2026Battle of Ayacucho

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is San José in?: San José uses Peru Time (PET, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Lima.
When is the next clock change in San José?: No clock changes are scheduled for San José in the next 12 months
Does San José observe daylight saving time?: No. San José uses PET (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of San José?: San José is UTC−5 all year