Current Time in Quito, Ecuador
Live local time in Quito with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Quito America/Guayaquil
About time in Quito
Quito uses Ecuador Time (UTC−5) all year. Quito does not use daylight saving time, so its UTC offset never changes.
Quito sits almost on the equator and uses UTC−5 all year. The Galápagos Islands, which also belong to Ecuador, are one hour behind.
Time difference between Quito and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Quito |
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Sunrise and sunset in Quito
Local times in Quito, calculated for its coordinates (0.18° S, 78.47° W). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 06:18 | 18:24 | 12h 07m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 06:12 | 18:18 | 12h 07m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 06:03 | 18:09 | 12h 07m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 06:07 | 18:15 | 12h 08m |
Working hours in Quito converted to UTC
| Local time in Quito | UTC (standard time) |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 14:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 22:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Quito
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito is in the Ecuador Time zone (America/Guayaquil). Its standard UTC offset is UTC−5.
Does Quito observe daylight saving time?
No. Quito stays on UTC−5 all year, so its time difference to cities that do change their clocks shifts by one hour whenever they switch.
When is the longest day of the year in Quito?
Around Dec 21, at the December solstice. The sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 18:15 local time, about 12h 08m of daylight. The shortest day is around Jun 21, with about 12h 07m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Quito look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Quito is 14:00–22:00 UTC in standard time.