Current Time in Quito, Ecuador

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

ECT

IANA Identifier

America/Guayaquil

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

Ecuador (EC)

Location Details

Coordinates

-0.1807°, -78.4678°

Population

2.8M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) — 18 km

Nearby Cities

• Acapulco — Mexico
• Asunción — Paraguay
• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Bogotá — Colombia
• Boston — United States
• Caracas — Venezuela

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Quito in?

Quito is in the ECT time zone (America/Guayaquil), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Quito observe Daylight Saving Time?

Quito uses the America/Guayaquil IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Quito?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Quito, Ecuador. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Quito?

Quito has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Quito?

Quito is served by Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).