Alton, IL to Lima: time difference
Lima is 1 h ahead of Alton, IL. Live clocks for both, the working hours they share, and how each one sits against your own time.
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Alton, IL 06:05 6:05 AM Lima 07:05 7:05 AM You –:–
06:05 6:05 AM
Central Standard Time · UTC-6
☀️ 06:34 · 🌙 16:56
07:05 7:05 AM
Peru Standard Time · UTC-5
☀️ 05:35 · 🌙 18:10
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+1 h
Lima is 1 h ahead of Alton, IL.
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Working hours
🇺🇸 Alton, IL
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🇵🇪 Lima
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Time zones side by side
| Detail | 🇺🇸 Alton, IL | 🇵🇪 Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Local time | 06:05 | 07:05 |
| Local date | Friday, November 6, 2026 | Friday, November 6, 2026 |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time | Peru Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-6 | UTC-5 |
| Offset from Alton, IL | — | +1 h |
| IANA zone | America/Chicago | America/Lima |
| Daylight saving | On standard time → UTC-5, Mar 14, 03:00 | Not observed |
| Sunrise | 06:34 | 05:35 |
| Sunset | 16:56 | 18:10 |
| Daylight | 10 h 22 min | 12 h 35 min |
| People on this clock | 25,676 | 9,989,369 |
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Alton, IL and Lima: common questions
What is the time difference between Alton, IL, and Lima?
Lima is 1 hour ahead: it uses UTC−5, while Alton is on UTC−6.
What time is it in Lima at the start of the working day in Alton, IL?
The working day in Alton starts at 9:00 AM; in Lima it is 10:00 AM at that moment.
What time is it in Lima when it is 6:00 PM in Alton, IL?
When it is 6:00 PM in Alton, it is 7:00 PM in Lima.
When do working hours in Alton, IL, and in Lima overlap?
Working hours (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) overlap from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Alton, which is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Lima.
When does the date change in Lima compared with Alton, IL?
The new day starts in Lima earlier: at 11:00 PM in Alton it is already midnight there. Until 1:00 AM in Lima, Alton is still on the previous day.
Is the time difference between Alton, IL, and Lima the same all year?
No. Only Alton switches to summer time, so the gap changes twice a year. From March 14, 2027, Lima and Alton will have the same time.
