What time zone does Quito use?
Quito, Ecuador uses America/Guayaquil. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC -05:00.
Time in Quito, Ecuador
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
UTC -05:00 America/Guayaquil
Timezone Overview
Quito uses the IANA time zone America/Guayaquil and is currently on UTC -05:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Americas, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Quito lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Not Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT QUITO
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC -05:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Not Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- Guayaquil
- WORLD REGION
- Americas
SUN & DAYLIGHT — QUITO
- SUNRISE
- 05:55 AM
- SUNSET
- 06:04 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 12h 9m
- SOLAR NOON
- 11:59 AM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN ECUADOR
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos (All Souls' Day) | |
| Independencia de Cuenca (Independence of Cuenca) | |
| Día de Navidad (Christmas Day) |
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Does Quito observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Not Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.