Current local time in Quito, Ecuador
The live clock above shows the time in Quito. Quito is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5 right now.
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Region | Pichincha |
| Population | about 1.6 million |
| Coordinates | 0.21° S, 78.50° W |
| Time zone | America/Guayaquil |
| Abbreviation | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Quito 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 | 6:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 6:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 8 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Quito at about 12:23 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun, because Quito sits at 78.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Quito time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Quito |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quito |
|---|---|---|
| Ibarra | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Ambato | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Riobamba | 163 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Esmeraldas | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Pasto, Colombia | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
| Portoviejo | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Manta | 262 km (163 mi) | same time |
| Guayaquil | 273 km (170 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Ecuador
Questions people ask
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Quito have daylight saving time?
Quito doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 all year.
Why isn't noon in Quito when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Quito's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 14 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).