Time in Ecuador
Capital · Quito
2 time zones in Ecuador
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Galapagos Galapagos Time |
UTC-06:00 | No | — | |
| America/Guayaquil Ecuador Time |
UTC-05:00 | No | Quito |
About Ecuador
| Official name: | Republic of Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Quito |
| Region: | Americas · South America |
| Population: | 18,103,660 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD, $) |
| Calling code: | +593 |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| ISO codes: | EC / ECU |
| Internet domain: | .ec |
Cities in Ecuador
Public holidays in Ecuador 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Año Nuevo
- 16 Feb — Carnaval
- 17 Feb — Carnaval
- 2 Apr — Jueves Santo
- 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
- 1 May — Día del Trabajador
- 24 May — Batalla del Pichincha
- 10 Aug — Día del Primer Grito de Independencia de Quito
Frequently asked questions about time in Ecuador
How many time zones does Ecuador have?
Ecuador has 2 IANA time zones in use, currently covering 2 different UTC offsets (UTC-06:00, UTC-05:00). Check the list above to see which region uses which zone.
Does Ecuador use daylight saving time?
No. None of Ecuador’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Quito, the capital of Ecuador?
See the live clock on the Quito time page. Quito uses America/Guayaquil.