Peru Elections 2026: Voting Hours Announced for June 7 Runoff

Millions of Peruvians are set to head to the polls on Sunday, June 7, for the second round of the 2026 General Elections. Voters will decide between Keiko Fujimori of Fuerza Popular and Roberto Sánchez of Juntos por el Perú.

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the polling stations nationwide will be enabled in the following schedule: Start time: 7:00 a.m. Closing time: 5:00 p.m.

The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has set the standard voting hours from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. nationwide. While polling stations will close promptly at 5:00 p.m., election officials clarified that anyone inside the premises at the deadline will still be permitted to vote. Those unable to enter by closing time will forfeit their chance to cast a ballot.

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if you are inside the polling station at the deadline, the members of the table have the obligation to attend to you and allow you to exercise your right to vote.

Members of polling stations, both titular and alternate, are instructed to arrive by 6:00 a.m. to prepare for the 7:00 a.m. opening. This allows time for them to receive electoral materials, verify private voting booths, and complete installation documents, ensuring a smooth start to the day.

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in order to ensure that the electoral day begins at 7:00 a.m., the ONPE summoned the members of the table (titular and alternates) starting at 6:00 a.m. at their respective locations.

To manage voter flow and prevent congestion, particularly between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the ONPE recommends staggered attendance. The electoral body suggests that elderly citizens, pregnant women, and individuals with disabilities consider voting earlier in the day, though this is not mandatory.

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due to the fact that the agglomeration is usually registered between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., the ONPE suggests that citizens organize their time and go to vote in a staggered manner.