Time Difference Between Quito and London

The time difference between Quito and London is 5 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Quito, it is 17:00 in London. Quito uses the America/Guayaquil time zone (UTC-5), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+0).

London is 5 hours ahead of Quito — 5 hours
Quito, Ecuador
17:26:38
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · -05
London, United Kingdom
22:26:38
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC+0 · GMT

Time Zone Details: Quito vs London

Detail Quito London
Time Zone IDAmerica/GuayaquilEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+0
Abbreviation-05GMT
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryEcuadorUnited Kingdom
RegionSouth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 3 overlapping business hours between Quito and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

09:00–12:00 in Quito  =  14:00–17:00 in London

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Quito time to London time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Quito London
00:00 05:00 Night
01:00 06:00 Night
02:00 07:00 Night
03:00 08:00 Night
04:00 09:00 Night
05:00 10:00 Night
06:00 11:00
07:00 12:00
08:00 13:00
09:00 14:00 Overlap
10:00 15:00 Overlap
11:00 16:00 Overlap
12:00 17:00
13:00 18:00
14:00 19:00
15:00 20:00
16:00 21:00
17:00 22:00
18:00 23:00
19:00 00:00 (+1 day)
20:00 01:00 (+1 day)
21:00 02:00 (+1 day)
22:00 03:00 (+1 day) Night
23:00 04:00 (+1 day) Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Quito nor London is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Quito and London?

The time difference is 5 hours. London is 5 hours ahead of Quito.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Quito or London observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Quito to London?

The best window is between 09:00 and 12:00 Quito time, which corresponds to 14:00–17:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Quito time to London time?

Add 5 hours to Quito time to get London time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.