Current local time in Quito, Ecuador
UTC-05:00 · UTC-05:00 · Ecuador Time
About Quito
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador uses the Ecuador Time time zone (America/Guayaquil), currently UTC-05:00. It is the capital of Ecuador. Population: about 1,399,814.
| Country: | Ecuador |
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| State / region: | Pichincha |
| Coordinates: | 0°14′S / 78°31′W |
| Population: | 1,399,814 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +593 |
Time zone in Quito
| 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
Quito does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Quito today
| Sunrise: | 05:55 |
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| Sunset: | 18:02 |
| Solar noon: | 11:58 |
| Day length: | 12h 07m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:34 – 18:23 |
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 Quito
- London−6 hQuito is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hQuito is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hQuito is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Quito time
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito uses the IANA time zone America/Guayaquil (Ecuador Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Quito observe daylight saving time?
Quito does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Quito and London?
Right now Quito 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 Quito and New York?
Right now Quito is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.