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Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Ecuador Time
- IANA zone
- America/Guayaquil
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Ecuador
- Region
- Pichincha
- Population
- 2,781,641
- Coordinates
- 0.23° S, 78.52° W
- Elevation
- 2854 m
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, with a population of about 2,781,641. It uses the Ecuador Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Guayaquil).
Quito does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−5 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Guayaquil.
Because Quito lies at 0.23° S, 78.52° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 07 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 12 h 08 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| September equinox | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 6:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 08 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito is in the Ecuador Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Guayaquil. The UTC offset is UTC−5.
Does Quito have daylight saving time?
No. Quito stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Quito and New York?
In January New York is the same time as Quito, and in July it is 1 hour ahead of Quito, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Quito and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Quito, and in July it is 2 hours behind Quito, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Quito?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:12 AM and sets at about 6:19 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:08 AM and sets at about 6:16 PM (local time).