Offset
The time difference between Buenos Aires and Quito is 2 hours.
Buenos Aires (ART) is ahead of Quito (GMT-5).
ART: UTC-3
GMT-5: UTC-5
Neither Buenos Aires nor Quito is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 11 AM–5 PM in Buenos Aires (9 AM–3 PM in Quito).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 2:00 PM Buenos Aires (12:00 PM Quito).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Argentina
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Day of Remembrance for Truth and JusticeTue, Mar 24
- Day of the Veterans and Fallen of the Malvinas WarThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- May RevolutionMon, May 25
- Anniversary of the Passing of General Martín Miguel de GüemesMon, Jun 15
- General Manuel Belgrano Memorial DaySat, Jun 20
- Independence DayThu, Jul 9
- General José de San Martín Memorial DayMon, Aug 17
- Day of Respect for Cultural DiversityMon, Oct 12
- National Sovereignty DayMon, Nov 23
- Immaculate Conception DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Ecuador
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- International Workers' DayFri, May 1
- The Battle of PichinchaSun, May 24
- Declaration of Independence of QuitoMon, Aug 10
- Independence of GuayaquilFri, Oct 9
- All Souls' DayMon, Nov 2
- Independence of CuencaTue, Nov 3
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Buenos Aires uses Argentina Time (ART). To call Argentina, dial +54.
Quito uses Ecuador Time. To call Ecuador, dial +593.
Quito is approximately 2,700 miles northwest of Buenos Aires.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Buenos Aires | Quito | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Buenos Aires nor Quito observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 7:56 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 9h 55m
- Sunrise
- 6:11 AM
- Sunset
- 6:17 PM
- Day length
- 12h 6m
Daylight overlap: 9h 40m — 8:11 AM–5:51 PM in Buenos Aires (6:11 AM–3:51 PM in Quito). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Ecuador Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Argentina Time
- AEP
- EZE
Airports in Ecuador Time
- UIO
- GYE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Buenos Aires in Quito?
- 9:00 am Buenos Aires is 7:00 am Quito.
- What is 12:00 pm Buenos Aires in Quito?
- 12:00 pm Buenos Aires is 10:00 am Quito.
- What is 12:30 pm Buenos Aires in Quito?
- 12:30 pm Buenos Aires is 10:30 am Quito.
- What is 2:00 pm Buenos Aires in Quito?
- 2:00 pm Buenos Aires is 12:00 pm Quito.
- What is 5:00 pm Buenos Aires in Quito?
- 5:00 pm Buenos Aires is 3:00 pm Quito.
- What is 11:30 pm Buenos Aires in Quito?
- 11:30 pm Buenos Aires is 9:30 pm Quito.