AWST to ECT Time Converter

Convert Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Ecuador Time (ECT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours behind.

Perth · Australian Western Standard Time
09:41:50
Saturday, May 16, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Quito · Ecuador Time
20:41:50
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: AWST (Perth)
To: ECT (Quito)
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Daylight Saving status right now

AWST (Australian Western Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No

When can AWST and ECT meet?

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AWST
ECT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Perth (AWST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between AWST and ECT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour AWST to ECT conversion table

AWST time (Perth)ECT time (Quito)Status
00:00 Sat11:00 FriECT working
01:00 Sat12:00 FriECT working
02:00 Sat13:00 FriECT working
03:00 Sat14:00 FriECT working
04:00 Sat15:00 FriECT working
05:00 Sat16:00 FriECT working
06:00 Sat17:00 FriOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sat18:00 FriOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sat19:00 FriOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sat20:00 FriAWST working
10:00 Sat21:00 FriAWST working
11:00 Sat22:00 FriAWST working
12:00 Sat23:00 FriAWST working
13:00 Sat00:00 SatAWST working
14:00 Sat01:00 SatAWST working
15:00 Sat02:00 SatAWST working
16:00 Sat03:00 SatAWST working
17:00 Sat04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sat05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sat06:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sat07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sat08:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sat09:00 SatECT working
23:00 Sat10:00 SatECT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Australian Western Standard Time (AWST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Perth
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Perth
Ecuador Time (ECT)
IANA identifier
America/Guayaquil
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Guayaquil

Sun today in Perth and Quito

Perth
Sunrise
06:59
Sunset
17:28
Solar noon
12:14
Daylight
10h 29m

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Looking for local time? See time in Perth or time in Guayaquil.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between AWST and ECT right now?+
ECT (Ecuador Time) is currently 13 hours behind AWST (Australian Western Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does AWST or ECT observe daylight saving time?+
AWST: does not observe daylight saving time. ECT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between AWST and ECT?+
AWST and ECT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Quito when it is 12:00 noon in Perth?+
When it is 12:00 Sat in Perth (AWST), it is 23:00 Fri in Quito (ECT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for AWST and ECT?+
AWST maps to "Australia/Perth" in the IANA database. ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Perth ahead of or behind Quito?+
Whether Perth (AWST) is ahead of or behind Quito (ECT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ECT is 13 hours behind AWST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for AWST and ECT?+
AWST is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both AWST and ECT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between AWST and ECT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.