Ecuador runs on 2 different offsets, from UTC−6 to UTC−5. The clocks below show each zone live.
Ecuador at a glance
| Capital | Quito |
|---|---|
| UTC offsets | UTC−6 … UTC−5 |
| IANA time zones | 2 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1993 |
Time zones of Ecuador by region
Across Ecuador, the tz database lists 2 zones on 2 offsets. From the earliest to the latest zone, the clocks are 1 hour apart.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Daylight saving time | Main cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Galapagos | --:-- | UTC−6 | Not observed | |
| America/Guayaquil | --:-- | UTC−5 | Not observed | Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca |
Clock changes in Ecuador
Clocks in Ecuador last changed for daylight saving time in 1993. Since then the offset has stayed the same all year.
Current time in cities in Ecuador
| City | Region | Time now | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | Pichincha | --:-- | America/Guayaquil |
| Guayaquil | Guayas | --:-- | America/Guayaquil |
| Cuenca | Azuay | --:-- | America/Guayaquil |
Time in Ecuador compared with the world
Differences below use the time in the capital, Quito. Other regions of Ecuador differ by up to 1 hour.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead |
Daylight across Ecuador
In Quito, daylight runs from 12 hours 6 minutes at the June solstice to 12 hours 8 minutes at the December solstice.
Same clock as Ecuador right now
These countries read the same time as Quito right now.
- Bahamas Daylight saving time
- Canada Daylight saving time
- Cayman Islands
- Colombia
- Cuba Daylight saving time
- Haiti Daylight saving time
- Jamaica
- Panama
- Peru
- Turks and Caicos Islands Daylight saving time
- United States Daylight saving time
Daylight saving time
Plan around the time in Ecuador
- Convert a time to or from Ecuador: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Quito to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Ecuador and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Ecuador have?
2 offsets, from UTC−6 to UTC−5. The tz database splits them into 2 named zones.
Does Ecuador use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Clocks last changed for daylight saving time in 1993.
What is the time difference between Ecuador and London?
It depends on the region. The capital, Quito, is 5 hours behind London in January and 6 hours behind London in July.
What time is it in the capital of Ecuador?
The capital, Quito, uses America/Guayaquil (UTC−5 right now). The live clock for Quito is on its own page.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.