Current Time in Machala
About Machala
Machala is located in Ecuador, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 289,141. It runs on America/Guayaquil time, currently UTC-5:00 relative to UTC. Machala does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryEcuador
- Population289,141
- Latitude-3.2589°
- Longitude-79.9588°
- Time zoneAmerica/Guayaquil
- Current UTC offsetUTC-5:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Machala Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Machala's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Machala
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Ecuador National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Feb 16 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 3 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Battle of Pichincha | Mon, May 25 |
| First Cry of Independence | Mon, Aug 10 |
| Independence of Guayaquil | Fri, Oct 9 |
| All Souls' Day | Mon, Nov 2 |
| Independence of Cuenca | Tue, Nov 3 |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Feb 8 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 26 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Battle of Pichincha | Mon, May 24 |
| First Cry of Independence | Tue, Aug 10 |
| Independence of Guayaquil | Sat, Oct 9 |
| All Souls' Day | Tue, Nov 2 |
| Independence of Cuenca | Wed, Nov 3 |
| Christmas Day | Sat, Dec 25 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Feb 28 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 14 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Battle of Pichincha | Wed, May 24 |
| First Cry of Independence | Thu, Aug 10 |
| Independence of Guayaquil | Mon, Oct 9 |
| All Souls' Day | Thu, Nov 2 |
| Independence of Cuenca | Fri, Nov 3 |
| Christmas Day | Mon, Dec 25 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Feb 12 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Mar 30 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Battle of Pichincha | Thu, May 24 |
| First Cry of Independence | Fri, Aug 10 |
| Independence of Guayaquil | Tue, Oct 9 |
| All Souls' Day | Fri, Nov 2 |
| Independence of Cuenca | Sat, Nov 3 |
| Christmas Day | Tue, Dec 25 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Carnival | Mon, Mar 4 |
| Good Friday | Fri, Apr 19 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Battle of Pichincha | Fri, May 24 |
| First Cry of Independence | Sat, Aug 10 |
| Independence of Guayaquil | Wed, Oct 9 |
| All Souls' Day | Sat, Nov 2 |
| Independence of Cuenca | Sun, Nov 3 |
| Christmas Day | Wed, Dec 25 |
Daylight Saving Time
Machala does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-5:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Machala
What time zone is Machala in?
Machala, Ecuador uses the America/Guayaquil time zone. It is currently on UTC-5:00. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Machala observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Machala does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC-5:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Machala today?
The sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 6:11 PM in Machala today, giving 12h 10m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Machala and New York City?
New York City is 1 hour ahead of Machala right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Machala?
Machala is currently UTC-5:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.