Does Quito observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the time difference between Quito and London?

London is 5 hours ahead of Quito 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 Quito?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

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

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

Current Time in Quito, Ecuador — ECT

UTC-05:00No clock changesAmerica/Guayaquil

Quito, Ecuador

12:46:58 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Quito, Ecuador is 12:46 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Quito is on ECT (UTC-05:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Quito

Time zone and daylight saving time in Quito

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

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

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

05:53 AM

Sunset

06:01 PM

Day length

12h 7m

Solar noon (sun highest): 11:57 AM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 12h 8m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 12h 6m

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 Quito	Overlap with Quito
Mexico City	11:46	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Chicago	11:46	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
New York	12:46	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Toronto	12:46	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
São Paulo	14:46	+2 h	07:00–15:00	6 h (09:00–15:00)
London	17:46	+5 h	04:00–12:00	3 h (09:00–12:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Quito

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 Quito

Mariscal Sucre International Airport UIO22 km straight-line
José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport GYE262 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Time in other cities, compared with Quito

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