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Current Time in Guayaquil

Ecuador · America/Guayaquil · UTC-05:00

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Time Zone
America/Guayaquil
UTC Offset
UTC-05:00
Continent
South America
Country
Ecuador
DST Status
Not Observed
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Offset: UTC-05:00 | TZ: America/Guayaquil

About Guayaquil Time Zone

Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and main port, on the Guayas River, a base for trips to the Galápagos Islands.

Guayaquil is in the Ecuador Time (ECT) time zone, with the IANA identifier America/Guayaquil and a standard offset of UTC-05:00. Ecuador does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so Guayaquil stays on UTC-05:00 all year. Standard time puts Guayaquil 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST) and 5 hours behind UTC.

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Guayaquil Quick Facts

Time Difference and Best Time to Call Guayaquil

The table shows how Guayaquil compares with major time zones, and what 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Guayaquil are elsewhere.

Compared with Guayaquil is 9:00 AM in Guayaquil 5:00 PM in Guayaquil
UTC / GMT5 hours behind UTC14:0022:00
India (IST)10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST)19:3003:30 (next day)
London (UK)5 hours behind London (GMT)14:0022:00
New York (US Eastern)the same time as New York (EST)09:0017:00

Differences use standard time. The UK and the US move their clocks by one hour in summer, so the gap with them can change by an hour for part of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Guayaquil in?

Guayaquil is in the Ecuador Time (ECT) time zone (America/Guayaquil), which is UTC-05:00 in standard time.

Does Guayaquil observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Guayaquil stays on UTC-05:00 year-round.

What is the time difference between Guayaquil and India?

In standard time, Guayaquil is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST). India uses IST (UTC+05:30) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Guayaquil?

The standard UTC offset of Guayaquil is UTC-05:00.

The live clock displayed above reflects the real-time local time currently in Guayaquil, making it an ideal tool for international business coordination, travel planning, remote work scheduling, and staying connected across time zones.

Nearby Cities & Time Zones

The cities listed below represent some of the most prominent urban centers near Guayaquil, along with their respective local times for easy comparison and scheduling.