Current local time in Loja, Ecuador
The live clock above shows the time in Loja. Loja is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Region | Loja |
| Population | about 122,000 |
| Coordinates | 3.99° S, 79.21° W |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Loja 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 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:21 AM | 6:15 PM | 11 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 6:06 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:04 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Loja at about 12:25 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes ahead of the sun, because Loja sits at 79.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Loja time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Loja |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Loja |
|---|---|---|
| Machala | 116 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Cuenca | 123 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Tumbes, Peru | 146 km (91 mi) | same time |
| Sullana, Peru | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Piura, Peru | 208 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Guayaquil | 212 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Riobamba | 265 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Ambato | 310 km (192 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ecuador
Questions people ask
What time zone is Loja in?
Loja is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Loja have daylight saving time?
Loja doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Loja when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Loja's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 17 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).