Current Local Time in Quito, Ecuador
Quito is a city in Pichincha, Ecuador. It keeps time in the America/Guayaquil time zone, whose standard offset is UTC-5. Quito does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC-5 offset stays the same all year round. This page shows the current local time in Quito as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Quito facts
- Country
- Ecuador
- Region
- Pichincha
- Coordinates
- 0.1807° S, 78.4678° W
- Elevation
- 2,850 m (9,350 ft)
- Population
- ~2,011,000
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Calling code
- +593
Time zone
- Zone name
- America/Guayaquil
- Standard offset
- UTC-5
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- Daylight saving
- Not observed
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Local time in other cities
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- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Bogotá, Colombia
- Santiago, Chile
- Lima, Peru
- Brasília, Brazil
- Caracas, Venezuela
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Asunción, Paraguay
- Medellín, Colombia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito uses the America/Guayaquil time zone. Its standard offset is UTC-5.
Does Quito observe daylight saving time?
No. Quito stays on UTC-5 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
What country is Quito in?
Quito is located in Ecuador (Pichincha). The local currency is the US dollar (USD) and the international calling code is +593.