Current Time in Quito, Ecuador
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ECTUTC-5
Quito time zone
Time Zone
Ecuador Time (ECT)
IANA: America/Guayaquil
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not observed
Same offset all year
Coordinates
0.23° S, 78.53° W
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Sunset
6:11 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Quito to New York | +1 hour | |
| Quito to London | +6 hours | |
| Quito to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Quito to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Quito to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Quito. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Quito
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito is on Ecuador Time (IANA time zone America/Guayaquil), which is ECT (UTC-5) all year.
Does Quito observe daylight saving time?
No. Quito does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so it stays on ECT (UTC-5) all year. Its time difference with places that do observe daylight saving time changes during the year.
What is the time difference between Quito and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Quito. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Quito?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 6:11 PM local time, giving 12 hours 6 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Ecuador on the same time as Quito?
No. Ecuador has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Quito follows Ecuador Time.