Does Guayaquil observe daylight saving time?

No. Guayaquil stays on UTC-05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

What is the time difference between Guayaquil and London?

London is 5 hours ahead of Guayaquil right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Guayaquil?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Guayaquil overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Guayaquil's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Guayaquil time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Guayaquil's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Guayaquil time).

Current Time in Guayaquil, Ecuador — ECT

UTC-05:00No clock changesAmerica/Guayaquil

Guayaquil, Ecuador

12:49:36 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Guayaquil, Ecuador is 12:49 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Guayaquil is on ECT (UTC-05:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Guayaquil

Time zone and daylight saving time in Guayaquil

Time zone (IANA): America/Guayaquil
Current offset: ECT (UTC-05:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Guayaquil does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC-05:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:57 AM

Sunset

06:09 PM

Day length

12h 12m

Solar noon (sun highest): 12:03 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 12h 15m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 11h 60m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Guayaquil	Overlap with Guayaquil
Mexico City	11:49	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Chicago	11:49	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
New York	12:49	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Toronto	12:49	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
São Paulo	14:49	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
London	17:49	+5 h	04:00–12:00	3 h (09:00–12:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Guayaquil

In 50 days
Día de Navidad (Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 57 days
Año Nuevo (New Year's Day)
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 95 days
Carnaval (Carnival)
Mon, Feb 8, 2027
Public

Airports near Guayaquil

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport GYE4 km straight-line
Mariscal Sucre International Airport UIO286 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Guayaquil observe daylight saving time?: No. Guayaquil stays on UTC-05:00 all year, and no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.
What is the time difference between Guayaquil and London?: London is 5 hours ahead of Guayaquil right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Guayaquil?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Guayaquil overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Guayaquil's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Guayaquil time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Guayaquil's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Guayaquil time).

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