Time Difference Between Quito and London

The time difference between Quito and London is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Quito, it is 18:00 in London. Quito uses the America/Guayaquil time zone (UTC-5), while London uses Europe/London (UTC+1).

London is 6 hours ahead of Quito — 6 hours
Quito, Ecuador
19:46:44
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-5 · -05
London, United Kingdom
01:46:44
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+1 · BST (DST)

Time Zone Details: Quito vs London

Detail Quito London
Time Zone IDAmerica/GuayaquilEurope/London
UTC OffsetUTC-5UTC+1
Abbreviation-05BST
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountryEcuadorUnited Kingdom
RegionSouth AmericaEurope

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Quito and London (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

London is currently observing daylight saving time, while Quito is on standard time. When London switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Quito and London?

The time difference is 6 hours. London is 6 hours ahead of Quito.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

The best window is between 09:00 and 11:00 Quito time, which corresponds to 15:00–17:00 in London. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Quito time to London time?

Add 6 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.