Quito runs on UTC−5 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Quito and your time
Quito at a glance
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Region | Pichincha |
| Capital of | Ecuador |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1993 |
| Coordinates | 0.23° S, 78.52° W |
Quito time zone and clock changes
Local time in Quito 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.
As the capital, Quito sets the reference time for many national schedules, but Ecuador spans 2 offsets. The other zones are listed under Ecuador.
Clock changes in Quito, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Quito for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Quito and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Quito 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 |
Quito never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Quito
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Quito last between 12 hours 6 minutes and 12 hours 8 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Quito
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:04 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 8 min |
Clock time and sun time in Quito
Quito 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 Quito
All the places listed below keep the same time as Quito.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ibarra | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Latacunga | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ambato | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quevedo | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Riobamba | 160 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Esmeraldas | 182 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pasto (Colombia) | 212 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Quito 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
Plan around the time in Quito
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito uses the America/Guayaquil time zone, which is UTC−5 all year.
Does Quito use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Quito last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1993 and now stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Quito and London?
Quito is 5 hours behind London in January and 6 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Quito does not.
How long is the longest day in Quito?
About 12 hours 8 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 12 hours 6 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.