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Time in QuitoUTC-05

Live clock and time-zone data for Quito, Ecuador — Guayaquil (America/Guayaquil), UTC-05 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
17:10
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Day
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Current UTC offset
UTC-05
Abbreviation
GMT-5
Population
2,011,388
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Quito follow Guayaquil (America/Guayaquil), currently UTC-05 from UTC. A standard business day in Ecuador starts near 08:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 13:00 and 14:00. Ecuador does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-05 year-round.

Currency
USD $
Dial
+593
Work day
08:00–17:00
Lunch
13:00–14:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Quito, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)11:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)14:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 14:00
Compare: Quito ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone abbreviation does Quito use?

Quito uses the abbreviation GMT-5, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Guayaquil.

What time is it in Quito when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it's 09:00 in São Paulo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Quito based on today's offset.

What's the best time to call Quito from São Paulo?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Quito without falling outside office hours.

Is it daytime in Quito right now?

Yes — it is currently daytime in Quito.

How many hours is Quito ahead of São Paulo?

The live difference between Quito and São Paulo is +2h.

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