Country codes Peru
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
PE
ALPHA-3
PER
The two-letter code for Peru is PE, and the three-letter code is PER, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+51
The dialing code for Peru is +51, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.pe
The top-level domain (TLD) for Peru is .pe, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of Peru |
| Capital | Lima |
| Region | Americas |
| Sub Region | Latin America and the Caribbean |
Peru, officially known as the Republic of Peru, is located in the Latin America and the Caribbean sub-region of the larger Americas continent with Lima serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | Sol |
| Alphabetic Code | PEN |
| Numeric Code | 604 |
Peru uses the Sol (PEN) as its official currency, with the numeric code 604.
Languages
There are a total of 3 official languages spoken in Peru. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| America / Lima | −05:00 | −05:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Peru. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Amazonas | region | PE-AMA |
| Ancash | region | PE-ANC |
| Apurímac | region | PE-APU |
| Arequipa | region | PE-ARE |
| Ayacucho | region | PE-AYA |
| Cajamarca | region | PE-CAJ |
| Cusco (Cuzco) | region | PE-CUS |
| El Callao | region | PE-CAL |
| Huancavelica | region | PE-HUV |
| Huánuco | region | PE-HUC |
| Ica | region | PE-ICA |
| Junín | region | PE-JUN |
| La Libertad | region | PE-LAL |
| Lambayeque | region | PE-LAM |
| Lima | region | PE-LIM |
| Loreto | region | PE-LOR |
| Madre de Dios | region | PE-MDD |
| Moquegua | region | PE-MOQ |
| Municipalidad Metropolitana de Lima | municipality | PE-LMA |
| Pasco | region | PE-PAS |
| Piura | region | PE-PIU |
| Puno | region | PE-PUN |
| San Martín | region | PE-SAM |
| Tacna | region | PE-TAC |
| Tumbes | region | PE-TUM |
| Ucayali | region | PE-UCA |
Explore the subdivisions of Peru, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Peru's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Peru Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Peru's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Peru.
For geographical info about Peru, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.