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Lima, San Pedro Department, Paraguay – Paraguay Flag

Current Date And Time In Lima, Paraguay

Saturday, 25 July 2026
13:02:59 PYT
Currency: Paraguayan Guaraní (PYG)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (PYT)
Population: 10,367
District: Lima

✈️ Lima, San Pedro Department, Paraguay - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Lima, San Pedro Department, Paraguay using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Lima.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Lima with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Lima — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Paraguay, which includes Lima, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Paraguay before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Paraguay's time zone -04:00, country calling code +595 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .PY. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Lima.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-04:00
📞 Country Calling Code+595
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.PY

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Paraguay — police 912, ambulance 141, fire brigade 132, general emergency 911. Store these in your phone before you reach Lima. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Lima.

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Police
912
🚑
Ambulance
141
🚒
Fire
132
📞
General
911

📊 Paraguay At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Paraguay — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.717
High
👤
Life Expectancy
74.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
94.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$6,416
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.8%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Paraguay development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Lima for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Lima
Regional Airport • CIO
Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport
Concepción, PY
108
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Lima's exact coordinates, or San Pedro de Ycuamandiyú's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Lima From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lima to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)7,408 km4,603 mi~ 9h 28m
Toronto (Canada)7,866 km4,887 mi~ 10h
Los Angeles (United States)9,166 km5,696 mi~ 11h 32m
Paris (France)9,966 km6,193 mi~ 12h 29m
London (United Kingdom)10,018 km6,225 mi~ 12h 32m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,390 km7,077 mi~ 14h 09m
Sydney (Australia)12,957 km8,051 mi~ 16h
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)13,190 km8,196 mi~ 16h 16m
Singapore (Singapore)16,732 km10,397 mi~ 20h 26m
Tokyo (Japan)17,985 km11,175 mi~ 21h 55m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Lima, Paraguay is set to Paraguay Time (PYT) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Lima requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneParaguay Time (PYT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusInactive (Standard Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from October 04 (00:00) to March 28 (00:00).
🕒 Current Local Time1:02 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Lima to Major World Cities

It is currently 1:02 PM on Saturday in Lima. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Lima right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Lima
New York (United States)Sat, 1:02 PMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 10:02 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 1:02 PMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 6:02 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 7:02 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 9:02 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 1:02 AM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 2:02 AM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 3:02 AM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 5:02 AM16h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Lima — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Lima is the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG), written as . The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
₲ 6,047.64
PYG
€ 1 Euro
₲ 6,880.10
PYG
£ 1 British Pound
₲ 8,055.15
PYG
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
₲ 4,221.25
PYG
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
₲ 4,288.34
PYG

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Lima

Knowing which languages are used in Lima helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
SpanishGuaraní

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Lima. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Colonia Nueva Germania (San Pedro Department, Paraguay)14 mi23 kmWest (W)
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Chore (San Pedro Department, Paraguay)22 mi35 kmSSW
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Tacuatí (San Pedro Department, Paraguay)34 mi54 kmNNW
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San Pedro de Ycuamandyyú (San Pedro Department, Paraguay)41 mi66 kmWSW
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San Pablo de Ycuámandyyú (San Pedro Department, Paraguay)41 mi67 kmWSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Lima

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Lima is the Christ the Redeemer (Brazil), about 1,357 km away. Straight-line distances from Lima to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil1,357 km843 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru2,068 km1,285 mi
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico6,052 km3,761 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,174 km6,322 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,492 km7,141 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,462 km9,607 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China18,054 km11,218 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Lima shares the same national travel standards as the rest of San Pedro Department and Paraguay. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ San Pedro Department Travel GuideView travel standards for all of San Pedro Department, including major hub cities.
✈️ Paraguay Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Paraguay.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Lima, Paraguay runs at 230V / 50Hz using Type A/B/C/N socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Lima and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Lima.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage230 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
CType C: Two round pins (Europlug)
NType N: Two round pins (IEC standard)
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🧭 Lima's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Lima

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Lima. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Lima — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Lima

Lima keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Paraguay. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Lima

The closest airport to Lima is Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport (CIO), about 108 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Lima From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Lima needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Lima gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Lima

Lima rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Lima — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Lima

ℹ️ Lima OverviewSee the full profile of Lima — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Lima MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Lima for distance and direction.
💰 Lima CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Lima

What side of the road do people drive on in Lima?

Lima, like the rest of Paraguay, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Lima use?

Lima runs on 230V / 50Hz power through Type A/B/C/N sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Lima?

In Lima, reach police on 912, ambulance on 141, fire brigade on 132, a general emergency line on 911. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Lima?

Lieutenant Colonel Carmelo Peralta National Airport (CIO) is the nearest airport to Lima, about 108 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Lima in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Lima runs on Paraguay Time (UTC -04:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Lima?

Lima shares the official and regional languages of San Pedro Department and Paraguay — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Lima?

No — Lima uses the Paraguayan guaraní (PYG), symbol . Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Lima currency page for live rates.