Cuenca keeps UTC−5 all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Cuenca and your time
Cuenca at a glance
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Region | Azuay |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1993 |
| Coordinates | 2.90° S, 79.00° W |
Time zone in Cuenca
Local time in Cuenca is UTC−5 year round, under the America/Guayaquil rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1993, and no future change is scheduled.
Ecuador spans 2 offsets. Cuenca shares its time with the capital, Quito.
Clock changes in Cuenca, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Cuenca for 2026 or 2027.
Cuenca time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Cuenca, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
Because Cuenca keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Cuenca
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Cuenca, from 11 hours 57 minutes to 12 hours 18 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Cuenca
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:19 AM | 6:17 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:05 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Cuenca
Cuenca lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Cuenca
All the places listed below keep the same time as Cuenca.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milagro | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Machala | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Loja | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guayaquil | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Riobamba | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daule | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ambato | 188 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quevedo | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Cuenca today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- New York (United States)
- Toronto (Canada)
- Havana (Cuba)
- Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
- Indianapolis (United States)
- Detroit (United States)
More cities in Ecuador
All time zones and cities in Ecuador
Tools for time in Cuenca
- Convert a time to or from Cuenca: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Cuenca to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Cuenca and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cuenca in?
Cuenca uses the America/Guayaquil time zone, which is UTC−5 all year.
Does Cuenca use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Cuenca last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1993 and now stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Cuenca and London?
Cuenca is 5 hours behind London in January and 6 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Cuenca does not.
Is Cuenca on the same time as Quito?
Yes. Cuenca and Quito both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Cuenca?
About 12 hours 18 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 57 minutes of daylight.
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.