ECT to RET Time Converter

Convert Ecuador Time (ECT) to Réunion Time (RET). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours ahead.

Quito · Ecuador Time
06:27:05
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Saint-Denis · Réunion Time
15:27:05
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00

Convert a specific time

From: ECT (Quito)
To: RET (Saint-Denis)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No
RET (Réunion Time)
Observes DST
No

When can ECT and RET meet?

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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 08:00–09:00 ECT (17:00–18:00 RET).

Hour-by-hour ECT to RET conversion table

ECT time (Quito)RET time (Saint-Denis)Status
00:00 Fri09:00 FriRET working
01:00 Fri10:00 FriRET working
02:00 Fri11:00 FriRET working
03:00 Fri12:00 FriRET working
04:00 Fri13:00 FriRET working
05:00 Fri14:00 FriRET working
06:00 Fri15:00 FriRET working
07:00 Fri16:00 FriRET working
08:00 Fri17:00 FriOff-hours both sides
09:00 Fri18:00 FriECT working
10:00 Fri19:00 FriECT working
11:00 Fri20:00 FriECT working
12:00 Fri21:00 FriECT working
13:00 Fri22:00 FriECT working
14:00 Fri23:00 FriECT working
15:00 Fri00:00 SatECT working
16:00 Fri01:00 SatECT working
17:00 Fri02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri03:00 SatOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri04:00 SatOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri05:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri06:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri07:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri08:00 SatOff-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
Réunion Time (RET)
IANA identifier
Indian/Reunion
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+4
Major cities in this zone
Saint-Denis

Related converters

RET to ECT (reverse)ECT to ESTECT to PSTECT to GMTECT to UTCECT to CETEST to RETPST to RETGMT to RETUTC to RETCET to RET
Looking for local time? See time in Guayaquil or time in Saint-Denis.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and RET right now?+
RET (Réunion Time) is currently 9 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 RET observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. RET: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and RET?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–09:00 ECT (17:00–18:00 RET).
What time is it in Saint-Denis when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Quito (ECT), it is 21:00 Fri in Saint-Denis (RET).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and RET?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. RET maps to "Indian/Reunion". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind Saint-Denis?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind Saint-Denis (RET) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now RET is 9 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 RET?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and RET is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4). 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 RET?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between ECT and RET is 08:00–09:00 ECT.