ECT to GMT Time Converter

Convert Ecuador Time (ECT) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Quito · Ecuador Time
08:01:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
14:01:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

Convert a specific time

From: ECT (Quito)
To: GMT (London)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

Heads up: GMT observes DST while ECT does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can ECT and GMT meet?

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ECT
GMT
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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 ECT (15:00–16:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour ECT to GMT conversion table

ECT time (Quito)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed09:00 WedGMT working
04:00 Wed10:00 WedGMT working
05:00 Wed11:00 WedGMT working
06:00 Wed12:00 WedGMT working
07:00 Wed13:00 WedGMT working
08:00 Wed14:00 WedGMT working
09:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed17:00 WedECT working
12:00 Wed18:00 WedECT working
13:00 Wed19:00 WedECT working
14:00 Wed20:00 WedECT working
15:00 Wed21:00 WedECT working
16:00 Wed22:00 WedECT working
17:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

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
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in Quito and London

London
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
20:43
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 29m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 6 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 GMT observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 ECT (15:00–16:00 GMT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Quito (ECT), it is 18:00 Wed in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and GMT?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind London?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 6 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 GMT?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). 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 GMT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 ECT.