Current local time in Machala, Ecuador
The live clock above shows the time in Machala. Machala is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Region | El Oro |
| Population | about 206,000 |
| Coordinates | 3.26° S, 79.96° W |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Machala 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 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:23 AM | 6:19 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| September equinox | 6:09 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:08 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 18 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Machala at about 12:28 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 20 minutes ahead of the sun, because Machala sits at 80.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Machala time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Machala |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Machala |
|---|---|---|
| Tumbes, Peru | 65 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Cuenca | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Guayaquil | 116 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Loja | 116 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Sullana, Peru | 198 km (123 mi) | same time |
| Riobamba | 229 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Piura, Peru | 229 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Portoviejo | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ecuador
Questions people ask
What time zone is Machala in?
Machala is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Machala have daylight saving time?
Machala doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Machala when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Machala's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 20 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).