Current local time in Ambato, Ecuador
UTC-05:00 · UTC-05:00 · Ecuador Time
About Ambato
Ambato, Tungurahua, Ecuador uses the Ecuador Time time zone (America/Guayaquil), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 154,369.
| Country: | Ecuador |
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| State / region: | Tungurahua |
| Coordinates: | 1°15′S / 78°37′W |
| Population: | 154,369 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +593 |
Time zone in Ambato
| IANA time zone: | America/Guayaquil |
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| Time zone name: | Ecuador Time (UTC-05:00) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Ecuador: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Ambato does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Ambato today
| Sunrise: | 05:54 |
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| Sunset: | 18:03 |
| Solar noon: | 11:59 |
| Day length: | 12h 08m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:33 – 18:24 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (UTC-05:00) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Ambato
- London−6 hAmbato is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hAmbato is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hAmbato is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Ambato time
What time zone is Ambato in?
Ambato uses the IANA time zone America/Guayaquil (Ecuador Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Ambato observe daylight saving time?
Ambato does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Ambato and London?
Right now Ambato is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Ambato and New York?
Right now Ambato is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.