ECT to HST Time Converter

Convert Ecuador Time (ECT) to Hawaii Standard Time (HST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours behind.

Quito · Ecuador Time
06:06:40
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Honolulu · Hawaii Standard Time
01:06:40
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
HST · UTC-10:00

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From: ECT (Quito)
To: HST (Honolulu)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No
HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can ECT and HST meet?

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ECT
HST
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.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 14:00–16:00 ECT (09:00–11:00 HST).

Hour-by-hour ECT to HST conversion table

ECT time (Quito)HST time (Honolulu)Status
00:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed04:00 WedECT working
10:00 Wed05:00 WedECT working
11:00 Wed06:00 WedECT working
12:00 Wed07:00 WedECT working
13:00 Wed08:00 WedECT working
14:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed12:00 WedHST working
18:00 Wed13:00 WedHST working
19:00 Wed14:00 WedHST working
20:00 Wed15:00 WedHST working
21:00 Wed16:00 WedHST working
22:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-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
Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Honolulu
Current UTC offset
UTC-10:00
Current abbreviation
HST
Major cities in this zone
Honolulu

Sun today in Quito and Honolulu

Honolulu
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:02
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 6m

Related converters

HST to ECT (reverse)ECT to ESTECT to PSTECT to GMTECT to UTCECT to CETEST to HSTPST to HSTGMT to HSTUTC to HSTCET to HST
Looking for local time? See time in Guayaquil or time in Honolulu.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and HST right now?+
HST (Hawaii Standard Time) is currently 5 hours behind ECT (Ecuador Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does ECT or HST observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. HST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and HST?+
The strongest overlap is 14:00–16:00 ECT (09:00–11:00 HST), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Honolulu when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Quito (ECT), it is 07:00 Wed in Honolulu (HST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and HST?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. HST maps to "Pacific/Honolulu". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind Honolulu?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind Honolulu (HST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now HST is 5 hours behind ECT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for ECT and HST?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and HST is UTC-10:00 (HST). 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 HST?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 14:00–16:00 ECT.