Live local time
What time is it in Quito?
Quito time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Quito. Quito observes the America/Guayaquil time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Quito? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Quito is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Quito time — FAQ
What time is it in Quito right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Quito (America/Guayaquil, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito uses the America/Guayaquil time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does Quito observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Quito changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.