Current time in Ecuador

18:30:17
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-5 2 hours behind Brasília Reference: Quito
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Time zone of Ecuador

The time in Ecuador (Quito) follows the America/Guayaquil time zone, currently UTC-5. 2 hours behind Brasília.

Ecuador
18:30:17
Brasília
20:30:17

How to call or schedule a meeting with Ecuador

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 07:00 in Ecuador; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 16:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Ecuador: sunrise today at 05:53 · sunset at 18:01 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Quito
Continent
South America
Area
283,560 km² (109,483 sq mi)
Population
about 15 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
US dollar (USD)
Languages
Spanish
Calling code
+593
Internet domain
.ec

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Ecuador right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Ecuador?

2 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Ecuador changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Ecuador in?

Ecuador follows America/Guayaquil, currently UTC-5. The reference location is Quito.

Does Ecuador have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Ecuador does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Ecuador from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 16:00 in Ecuador).

What is the capital of Ecuador?

The capital of Ecuador is Quito. The country covers about 283,560 km². Continent: South America.

What currency and calling code does Ecuador use?

The currency is the US dollar (USD). To call from abroad, dial +593 before the number. Websites use the .ec domain.