Current local time in Manta, Ecuador
The live clock above shows the time in Manta. Manta is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Region | Manabi |
| Population | about 177,000 |
| Coordinates | 0.98° S, 80.73° W |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Manta 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 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:22 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 3 min |
| September equinox | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:15 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Manta at about 12:32 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 23 minutes ahead of the sun, because Manta sits at 80.7° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Manta time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Manta |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Manta |
|---|---|---|
| Portoviejo | 31 km (19 mi) | same time |
| Guayaquil | 165 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Ambato | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Esmeraldas | 243 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Riobamba | 244 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Quito | 262 km (163 mi) | same time |
| Machala | 268 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Cuenca | 287 km (179 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ecuador
Questions people ask
What time zone is Manta in?
Manta is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Manta have daylight saving time?
Manta doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Manta when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Manta's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 23 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).