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Time in Ecuador

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Capital · Quito

2 time zones in Ecuador

Time zoneLocal timeOffsetDSTExample city
Pacific/Galapagos
Galapagos Time		 UTC-06:00 No —
America/Guayaquil
Ecuador Time		 UTC-05:00 No Quito

About Ecuador

Official name:Republic of Ecuador
Capital:Quito
Region:Americas · South America
Population:18,103,660
Currency:United States dollar (USD, $)
Calling code:+593
Languages:Spanish
ISO codes:EC / ECU
Internet domain:.ec

Cities in Ecuador

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Public holidays in Ecuador 2026

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  • 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
  • 16 Feb — Carnaval
  • 17 Feb — Carnaval
  • 2 Apr — Jueves Santo
  • 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
  • 1 May — Día del Trabajador
  • 24 May — Batalla del Pichincha
  • 10 Aug — Día del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito

Frequently asked questions about time in Ecuador

How many time zones does Ecuador have?
Ecuador has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 2 different UTC offsets (UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Ecuador use daylight saving time?
No. None of Ecuador’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Quito, the capital of Ecuador?
See the live clock on the Quito time page. Quito uses America/Guayaquil.