Time in Ecuador now
Ecuador runs on 2 different clocks, because its zones sit at different offsets or change for summer at different times. The times are worked out from the time zone database that every phone and computer uses.
Sunrise and sunset in Guayaquil.
Worked out for the coordinates of Guayaquil from the position of the sun, and updated every minute. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up there for 12h 0m, and on the shortest day for 12h 15m.
- Sunrise
- Sunset
- Day length
- Solar noon
- Moon phase
- Moon lit
Public holidays in Ecuador, 2026.
The 12 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.
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1JanNew Year's DayThursday · Passed
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16FebCarnivalMonday · Passed
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17FebCarnivalTuesday · Passed
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3AprGood FridayFriday · Passed
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1MayLabor DayFriday · Passed
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24MayThe Battle of PichinchaSunday · Passed
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25MayThe Battle of Pichincha (observed)Monday · Passed
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10AugDeclaration of Independence of QuitoMonday · Passed
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9OctIndependence of GuayaquilFriday · In 23 days
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2NovAll Souls' DayMonday · In 47 days
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3NovIndependence of CuencaTuesday · In 48 days
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25DecChristmas DayFriday · In 100 days
Guayaquil compared with other cities.
How the clock in Guayaquil lines up with cities around the world, right now. The last column counts from Guayaquil, not from where you are.
| City | Country | Local time | From Guayaquil |
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| New York | Eastern Time | --:-- | |
| Chicago | Central Time | --:-- | |
| Denver | Mountain Time | --:-- | |
| Phoenix | Mountain Time without daylight saving | --:-- | |
| Los Angeles | Pacific Time | --:-- | |
| Honolulu | Hawaii-Aleutian Time | --:-- | |
| London | United Kingdom | --:-- | |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | --:-- | |
| Tokyo | Japan | --:-- | |
| Sydney | Australia | --:-- |
Clock changes in Ecuador.
Ecuador does not change its clocks for summer, so the time difference with countries that do shifts twice a year.
Countries in Europe and North America move their clocks in spring and autumn. Their difference from Guayaquil therefore changes by an hour twice a year, while the clock in Guayaquil stays where it is.
Countries on the same time as Guayaquil.
These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC-5, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.
Quick answers about time in the United States.
Short, clear answers about US time zones, daylight saving time and federal holidays.
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What time is it in Ecuador now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Guayaquil and it updates every second. The other columns show the rest of the country, because Ecuador spans 2 clocks.
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How many time zones does Ecuador have?
Ecuador keeps 2 different clocks, from UTC-6 in the west to UTC-5 in the east. The strip at the top of this page shows each one with the zone names it covers, such as America/Guayaquil and Pacific/Galapagos.
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Does Ecuador use daylight saving time?
No. Ecuador stays on UTC-5 all year, so the clock never moves. Countries that do change their clocks come one hour closer or one hour further away twice a year.
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What is the UTC offset in Ecuador?
Guayaquil is UTC-5 all year. The offset next to the clock above is worked out live, so it already includes any daylight saving time in force today.
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What is the time difference between Ecuador and New York?
Guayaquil is on the same time as New York in winter and 1 hour behind New York in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Ecuador and London?
Guayaquil is 5 hours behind London in winter and 6 hours behind London in summer. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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What is the time difference between Ecuador and New Delhi?
Guayaquil is 10.5 hours behind New Delhi all year. The table above updates as the clocks move.
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When is the next public holiday in Ecuador?
The holiday list on this page counts the days to the next date from today. In 2026 the first public holiday is New Year's Day on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and the last is Christmas Day on Friday, 25 December 2026.
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How many public holidays does Ecuador have in 2026?
12 public holiday dates are listed for 2026, and 8 of them fall on a Monday or a Friday, which makes a long weekend.
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What time does the sun rise and set in Guayaquil?
Today's sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Guayaquil are in the sun and moon section above, worked out from the position of the sun. On the longest day of 2026 the sun is up for 12h 0m, and on the shortest day for 12h 15m.