ECT to SRT Time Converter

Convert Ecuador Time (ECT) to Suriname Time (SRT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

Quito · Ecuador Time
21:21:29
Sunday, May 24, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Paramaribo · Suriname Time
23:21:29
Sunday, May 24, 2026
GMT-3 · UTC-03:00

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From: ECT (Quito)
To: SRT (Paramaribo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No
SRT (Suriname Time)
Observes DST
No

When can ECT and SRT 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.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 ECT (11:00–16:00 SRT).

Hour-by-hour ECT to SRT conversion table

ECT time (Quito)SRT time (Paramaribo)Status
00:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun09:00 SunSRT working
08:00 Sun10:00 SunSRT working
09:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
11:00 Sun13:00 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun14:00 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun15:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun17:00 SunECT working
16:00 Sun18:00 SunECT working
17:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun01:00 MonOff-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
Suriname Time (SRT)
IANA identifier
America/Paramaribo
Current UTC offset
UTC-03:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-3
Major cities in this zone
Paramaribo

Related converters

SRT to ECT (reverse)ECT to ESTECT to PSTECT to GMTECT to UTCECT to CETEST to SRTPST to SRTGMT to SRTUTC to SRTCET to SRT
Looking for local time? See time in Guayaquil or time in Paramaribo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and SRT right now?+
SRT (Suriname Time) is currently 2 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 SRT observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. SRT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and SRT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 ECT (11:00–16:00 SRT), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Paramaribo when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Quito (ECT), it is 14:00 Sun in Paramaribo (SRT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and SRT?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. SRT maps to "America/Paramaribo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind Paramaribo?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind Paramaribo (SRT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SRT is 2 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 SRT?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and SRT is UTC-03:00 (GMT-3). 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 SRT?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 ECT.