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