Current time in Ecuador
Ecuador Time (ECT) · UTC−5 · Capital: Quito
- Official name
- República del Ecuador
- Capital
- Quito
- Population
- 16,027,500
- Currency
- USD
- Language
- Spanish
- Dialling code
- +593
- Internet domain
- .ec
- ISO codes
- EC, ECU
- Continent
- South America
- Largest city
- Guayaquil
- Cities on WorldClock
- 2
- Number of time zones
- 2
Time zones in Ecuador
About Ecuador
Ecuador is located in South America along the equator. The capital of this country is Quito which has a very high altitude meaning that some travellers struggle to breathe when visiting the city. The official language of Ecuador is Spanish and the country has a population of just over 15 million. The currency used here is the United States dollar (USD). This beautiful county is home to many great jungles and mountains, including the Andes mountains. There are also beautiful beaches along the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The Galápagos Islands, which are a part of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, were explored by Charles Darwin and these islands were the birth place of his theory of evolution. Ecuador many interesting plants and animals; 16,000 plant species, 1,600 bird species, 6,000 butterfly species, 106 endemic reptiles and 138 endemic amphibians. Ecuador is also home to many beautiful churches and cathedrals.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Ecuador is spread over several time zones. The capital, Quito, is on Ecuador Time (ECT), UTC−5.
How many time zones does Ecuador have?
Ecuador has 2 time zones, from UTC−6 (Galapagos) to UTC−5 (Guayaquil), a 1-hour spread.
Does Ecuador observe daylight saving time?
No. Ecuador does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−5 all year round.
What time is it in Quito right now?
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is on Ecuador Time (ECT), UTC−5. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Ecuador and London?
Ecuador is currently 6 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Ecuador and New York?
Ecuador is currently 1 hour behind New York. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Ecuador?
Office hours in Ecuador (9:00–17:00 local time) are 15:00–23:00 in London and 10:00–18:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in South America are on the same time as Ecuador?
Right now these countries in South America share UTC−5: Colombia, Peru.
What is the dialling code for Ecuador?
The international dialling code for Ecuador is +593.