ECT to IST Time Converter

Convert Ecuador Time (ECT) to India Standard Time (IST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10h 30m ahead.

Quito · Ecuador Time
17:10:19
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
03:40:19
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

From: ECT (Quito)
To: IST (Mumbai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No
IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can ECT and IST meet?

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ECT
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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 overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–08:00 ECT (18:30–18:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour ECT to IST conversion table

ECT time (Quito)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Tue10:30 TueIST working
01:00 Tue11:30 TueIST working
02:00 Tue12:30 TueIST working
03:00 Tue13:30 TueIST working
04:00 Tue14:30 TueIST working
05:00 Tue15:30 TueIST working
06:00 Tue16:30 TueIST working
07:00 Tue17:30 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue18:30 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue19:30 TueECT working
10:00 Tue20:30 TueECT working
11:00 Tue21:30 TueECT working
12:00 Tue22:30 TueECT working
13:00 Tue23:30 TueECT working
14:00 Tue00:30 WedECT working
15:00 Tue01:30 WedECT working
16:00 Tue02:30 WedECT working
17:00 Tue03:30 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue04:30 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue05:30 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue06:30 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue07:30 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue08:30 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue09:30 WedIST 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
India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata

Sun today in Quito and Mumbai

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:06
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
13h 0m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 10h 30m 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 IST observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and IST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 ECT (18:30–18:30 IST).
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Quito (ECT), it is 22:30 Tue in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and IST?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 10h 30m 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 IST?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). 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 IST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between ECT and IST is 08:00–08:00 ECT.