Lima ↔ Nairobi
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Lima time).
Sync Lima and Nairobi easily. Lima is 8 hours behind Nairobi. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Lima time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:32 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:32 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:32 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Lima and Nairobi is challenging due to the 8 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
Lima Business Pulse
- Culture Professional but values personal rapport. Directness is appreciated but should be polite.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The ideal time for calls is 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Peruvians value personal trust and long-term relationships. Traffic in Lima is notoriously bad, so virtual meetings are often preferred. Business is professional but includes a warm, personal element.
Nairobi Business Pulse
- Culture Energetic and entrepreneurial. Tech hub of East Africa ("Silicon Savannah").
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Call between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. The tech scene is very vibrant and mobile-first. Personal relationships are vital; take a few minutes for "Small Talk" before jumping into business. Be patient with potential internet stability and have a backup messaging option ready.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Lima | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Lima | Africa/Nairobi |
| Country | Peru | Kenya |
| Coordinates | -12.05, -77.04 | -1.29, 36.82 |
| Population | 11,200,000 | 5,414,000 |