Current local time in Ibarra, Ecuador
The live clock above shows the time in Ibarra. Ibarra is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Region | Imbabura |
| Population | about 128,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.36° N, 78.13° W |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Ibarra doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 6 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Ibarra at about 12:21 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 13 minutes ahead of the sun, because Ibarra sits at 78.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Ibarra time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Ibarra |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Ibarra |
|---|---|---|
| Quito | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Pasto, Colombia | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Esmeraldas | 183 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Ambato | 189 km (118 mi) | same time |
| Riobamba | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Popayan, Colombia | 285 km (177 mi) | same time |
| Portoviejo | 303 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Manta | 325 km (202 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ecuador
Questions people ask
What time zone is Ibarra in?
Ibarra is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Ibarra have daylight saving time?
Ibarra doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Ibarra when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Ibarra's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 13 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).