Time zone of Ecuador
The time in Ecuador (Quito) follows the America/Guayaquil time zone, currently UTC-5. 2 hours behind Brasília.
How to call or schedule a meeting with Ecuador
When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 07:00 in Ecuador; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 16:00 there.
The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.
See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.
More countries: South America
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Brazil and Ecuador?
2 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Ecuador changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.
What time zone is Ecuador in?
Ecuador follows America/Guayaquil, currently UTC-5. The reference location is Quito.
Does Ecuador have daylight saving time?
No. Under the current rules, Ecuador does not change its clocks during the year.
What is the best time to call Ecuador from Brazil?
Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 16:00 in Ecuador).