Offset
The time difference between Quito and Buenos Aires is 2 hours.
Quito (GMT-5) is behind Buenos Aires (ART).
GMT-5: UTC-5
ART: UTC-3
Neither Quito nor Buenos Aires is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–3 PM in Quito (11 AM–5 PM in Buenos Aires).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 12:00 PM Quito (2:00 PM Buenos Aires).
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.
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
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
About these zones
Quito uses Ecuador Time. To call Ecuador, dial +593.
Buenos Aires uses Argentina Time (ART). To call Argentina, dial +54.
Buenos Aires is approximately 2,700 miles southeast of Quito.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Quito | Buenos Aires | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Quito nor Buenos Aires 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
- 6:11 AM
- Sunset
- 6:17 PM
- Day length
- 12h 6m
- Sunrise
- 7:56 AM
- Sunset
- 5:51 PM
- Day length
- 9h 55m
Daylight overlap: 9h 40m — 6:11 AM–3:51 PM in Quito (8:11 AM–5:51 PM in Buenos Aires). 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 Ecuador Time
- UIO
- GYE
Airports in Argentina Time
- AEP
- EZE
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Quito in Buenos Aires?
- 9:00 am Quito is 11:00 am Buenos Aires.
- What is 12:00 pm Quito in Buenos Aires?
- 12:00 pm Quito is 2:00 pm Buenos Aires.
- What is 12:30 pm Quito in Buenos Aires?
- 12:30 pm Quito is 2:30 pm Buenos Aires.
- What is 2:00 pm Quito in Buenos Aires?
- 2:00 pm Quito is 4:00 pm Buenos Aires.
- What is 5:00 pm Quito in Buenos Aires?
- 5:00 pm Quito is 7:00 pm Buenos Aires.
- What is 11:30 pm Quito in Buenos Aires?
- 11:30 pm Quito is 1:30 am Buenos Aires, the next day.