Current Time in Quito
About Quito
Quito is located in Ecuador, in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a major city with a population of around 2,781,641. It runs on America/Guayaquil time, currently UTC-5:00 relative to UTC. Quito does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryEcuador
- Population2,781,641
- Latitude-0.2299°
- Longitude-78.5250°
- Time zoneAmerica/Guayaquil
- Current UTC offsetUTC-5:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Quito Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Quito's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Quito
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
Quito 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 Quito
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito, 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 Quito observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Quito 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 Quito today?
The sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 6:04 PM in Quito today, giving 12h 7m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Quito and New York City?
New York City is 1 hour ahead of Quito right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Quito?
Quito is currently UTC-5:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.