Offset
There is no time difference between Quito and Central Time.
Quito (GMT-5) is currently the same time as Central Time (CDT).
GMT-5: UTC-5
CDT: UTC-5
Central Time is currently observing daylight saving time; Quito is not.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Quito (9 AM–5 PM in Central Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Quito (1:00 PM Central Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
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
United States
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martin Luther King, Jr. DayMon, Jan 19
- Presidents DayMon, Feb 16
- Memorial DayMon, May 25
- Juneteenth National Independence DayFri, Jun 19
- Independence DayFri, Jul 3
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- Columbus DayMon, Oct 12
- Veterans DayWed, Nov 11
- Thanksgiving DayThu, Nov 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Quito uses Ecuador Time. To call Ecuador, dial +593.
Central Time is also known as CST, or CDT. To call United States, dial +1.
Central Time is approximately 2,950 miles north of Quito.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Quito | CST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Central Time observes daylight saving time; Quito does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Central Time transitions: on Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks fall back from CDT to CST.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:11 AM
- Sunset
- 6:18 PM
- Day length
- 12h 6m
- Sunrise
- 5:16 AM
- Sunset
- 8:26 PM
- Day length
- 15h 10m
Daylight overlap: 12h 6m — 6:11 AM–6:18 PM in Quito (6:11 AM–6:18 PM in Central Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Ecuador Time
Cities in Central Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Ecuador Time
- UIO
- GYE
Airports in Central Time
- GYY
- MDW
- ORD
- HOU
- IAH
- SAT
- DAL
- DFW
- AUS
- BNA
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Quito in CST?
- 9:00 am Quito is 9:00 am CST.
- What is 12:00 pm Quito in CST?
- 12:00 pm Quito is 12:00 pm CST.
- What is 12:30 pm Quito in CST?
- 12:30 pm Quito is 12:30 pm CST.
- What is 2:00 pm Quito in CST?
- 2:00 pm Quito is 2:00 pm CST.
- What is 5:00 pm Quito in CST?
- 5:00 pm Quito is 5:00 pm CST.
- What is 11:30 pm Quito in CST?
- 11:30 pm Quito is 11:30 pm CST.