What time is it in Ecuador?
Live local time in Ecuador, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Ecuador
Saturday, October 24, 2026
ECT (UTC−5)
In UTC: · UTC−5
- Time zone
- ECT (UTC−5)
America/Guayaquil - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC−5 year-round - Sunrise
- 05:54
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:01
approx. local time - Calling code
- +593
Ecuador - Currency
- USD
US dollar
Time zone in Ecuador
It's 15:18 in Ecuador in the ECT (UTC−5) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Quito.
There is no daylight saving time in Ecuador: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 05:54 and sets around 18:01 in Quito (local time), with about 12 hours and 7 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Ecuador is +593, and the local currency is US dollar (USD).
The Galápagos Islands are one hour behind mainland Ecuador.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Ecuador?
The time zone currently in use in Ecuador is ECT (UTC−5).
Does in Ecuador observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Ecuador: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
What is the dialing code in Ecuador?
The international calling code in Ecuador is +593. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 593, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.