ECT to AWST Time Converter

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

Quito · Ecuador Time
20:35:40
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Perth · Australian Western Standard Time
09:35:40
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can ECT and AWST meet?

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ECT
AWST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Quito (ECT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between ECT and AWST.
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 ECT to AWST conversion table

ECT time (Quito)AWST time (Perth)Status
00:00 Tue13:00 TueAWST working
01:00 Tue14:00 TueAWST working
02:00 Tue15:00 TueAWST working
03:00 Tue16:00 TueAWST working
04:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue22:00 TueECT working
10:00 Tue23:00 TueECT working
11:00 Tue00:00 WedECT working
12:00 Tue01:00 WedECT working
13:00 Tue02:00 WedECT working
14:00 Tue03:00 WedECT working
15:00 Tue04:00 WedECT working
16:00 Tue05:00 WedECT working
17:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue09:00 WedAWST working
21:00 Tue10:00 WedAWST working
22:00 Tue11:00 WedAWST working
23:00 Tue12:00 WedAWST 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

Ecuador Time (ECT)
IANA identifier
America/Guayaquil
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Guayaquil
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

Sun today in Quito and Perth

Perth
Sunrise
07:02
Sunset
17:26
Solar noon
12:14
Daylight
10h 24m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and AWST right now?+
AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) is currently 13 hours ahead ECT (Ecuador Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ECT or AWST observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. AWST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and AWST?+
ECT and AWST 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 Perth when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Quito (ECT), it is 01:00 Wed in Perth (AWST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and AWST?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. AWST maps to "Australia/Perth". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind Perth?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind Perth (AWST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AWST is 13 hours ahead ECT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ECT and AWST?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and AWST is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). 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 ECT and AWST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between ECT and AWST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.