Quito
What time is it in Ecuador
About Quito
Quito is the capital of Ecuador and one of the world's highest capital cities, operating year-round on UTC-5 (ECT) with no daylight saving time. What time is it in Quito? The city is 8 hours behind Istanbul. Situated in the Andes at 2,850 metres above sea level, Quito has a population of around 2 million. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved colonial urban areas in Latin America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Quito right now?+
Quito operates on Ecuador Time (ECT), which is UTC−5. Since Ecuador does not observe daylight saving time, the local time in Quito stays consistent year-round. You can see the current time at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone does Quito use?+
Quito uses Ecuador Time (ECT), corresponding to UTC−5. This applies to mainland Ecuador, including the capital Quito. The Galápagos Islands follow a separate offset of UTC−6.
Does Quito observe daylight saving time?+
No. Ecuador, including Quito, does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks never change, so UTC−5 applies throughout the entire year.
What is the time difference between Quito and New York?+
Quito is UTC−5 year-round. New York is UTC−5 in winter (EST) and UTC−4 in summer (EDT). This means Quito and New York are on the same clock in winter, but Quito is 1 hour behind New York during US daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Quito and London?+
London is UTC+0 in winter (GMT) and UTC+1 in summer (BST). Quito is UTC−5 all year, so the time difference is 5 hours in winter and 6 hours in summer — London is always ahead of Quito.
What is the time difference between Quito and Madrid?+
Madrid is UTC+1 in winter (CET) and UTC+2 in summer (CEST). Since Quito is UTC−5, Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Quito in winter and 7 hours ahead in summer.
Is Quito in the same time zone as the rest of Ecuador?+
Yes. Quito and all of mainland Ecuador share Ecuador Time (ECT) at UTC−5. The only exception is the Galápagos Islands, which use UTC−6.