HD films in Lima, on less data. Even on 1 Mbps.
Lima at a glance
- Where
- Capital of Peru
- Population
- about 7.7 million
- Time zone
- America/Lima (UTC−5)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 00:00–04:00 UTC
- Daylight
- about 11 h 25 min in mid-winter, 12 h 50 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 152 m
- Nearest cities
- Trujillo 489 km · Cusco 573 km · Arequipa 765 km
- Subtitle languages
- Spanish, Quechua
About streaming in Lima
With about 7.7 million people, Lima is one of the largest cities on Earth — and its mobile networks are shared by millions at the same time. Lima is the capital of Peru.
How much data a film uses in Lima
In our measurements a film in full HD uses about 1.0 GB per hour on Silux Media, against 2.5–2.7 GB on Jellyfin and Plex for the same picture. A 5 GB mobile bundle in Lima lasts about 8 hours of 720p instead of 3.7.
When Lima sits down to watch
Lima is on UTC−5. The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 00:00–04:00 UTC — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Days in Lima barely change through the year (about 11 h 25 min to 12 h 50 min of daylight), so the evening rush on the networks is the same every month.
Beyond Lima
Heading to Trujillo (about 489 km) or Cusco (573 km)? Your library goes with you — the server stays at home and the app adapts as the signal changes on the way.
The closest city we cover outside Peru is Cuenca, Ecuador (about 1040 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Questions from Lima
Does it help on crowded city networks in Lima?
Yes. Using less data per minute means a stream needs less of a busy cell or Wi-Fi network — so it keeps playing when others start to buffer.
Can I watch my own films in Lima?
Yes — put the server on a PC, Mac, NAS or Raspberry Pi at home, add your folders, and your films play on any screen in Lima.
What's the busiest time for streaming in Lima?
Evenings — roughly 19:00 to 23:00 in Lima, or 00:00–04:00 UTC. That's when a stream that needs fewer megabits has the edge.
How much mobile data does a film use in Lima?
About 1.0 GB per hour in full HD and roughly 0.6 GB in 720p, from our measurements — against 2.5–2.7 GB per HD hour on Jellyfin and Plex at the same picture quality.
What does Silux Media cost in Peru?
Nothing to start: the server you run at home is free, remote streaming included. Plus, Pro and Cloud are optional, billed in USD.
Will it work on the way to Trujillo?
Yes. On the roughly 489 km between Lima and Trujillo, the app re-checks the connection every three seconds and keeps playing — dropping to a lighter quality in weak spots and climbing back up after.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.