ECT to WGT Time Converter

Convert Ecuador Time (ECT) to West Greenland Time (WGT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours ahead.

Quito · Ecuador Time
16:07:03
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Nuuk · West Greenland Time
20:07:03
Friday, May 15, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00

Convert a specific time

From: ECT (Quito)
To: WGT (Nuuk)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No
WGT (West Greenland Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-24
Offset shift
UTC-01:00 → UTC-02:00

Heads up: WGT observes DST while ECT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when WGT starts or ends DST.

When can ECT and WGT meet?

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ECT
WGT
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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–12:00 ECT (13:00–16:00 WGT).

Hour-by-hour ECT to WGT conversion table

ECT time (Quito)WGT time (Nuuk)Status
00:00 Fri04:00 FriOff-hours both sides
01:00 Fri05:00 FriOff-hours both sides
02:00 Fri06:00 FriOff-hours both sides
03:00 Fri07:00 FriOff-hours both sides
04:00 Fri08:00 FriOff-hours both sides
05:00 Fri09:00 FriWGT working
06:00 Fri10:00 FriWGT working
07:00 Fri11:00 FriWGT working
08:00 Fri12:00 FriWGT working
09:00 Fri13:00 FriBoth at work
10:00 Fri14:00 FriBoth at work
11:00 Fri15:00 FriBoth at work
12:00 Fri16:00 FriBoth at work
13:00 Fri17:00 FriECT working
14:00 Fri18:00 FriECT working
15:00 Fri19:00 FriECT working
16:00 Fri20:00 FriECT working
17:00 Fri21:00 FriOff-hours both sides
18:00 Fri22:00 FriOff-hours both sides
19:00 Fri23:00 FriOff-hours both sides
20:00 Fri00:00 SatOff-hours both sides
21:00 Fri01:00 SatOff-hours both sides
22:00 Fri02:00 SatOff-hours both sides
23:00 Fri03:00 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
West Greenland Time (WGT)
IANA identifier
America/Nuuk
Current UTC offset
UTC-01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-1
Major cities in this zone
Nuuk

Related converters

WGT to ECT (reverse)ECT to ESTECT to PSTECT to GMTECT to UTCECT to CETEST to WGTPST to WGTGMT to WGTUTC to WGTCET to WGT
Looking for local time? See time in Guayaquil or time in Nuuk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and WGT right now?+
WGT (West Greenland Time) is currently 4 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 WGT observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. WGT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and WGT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–12:00 ECT (13:00–16:00 WGT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Nuuk when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Fri in Quito (ECT), it is 16:00 Fri in Nuuk (WGT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and WGT?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. WGT maps to "America/Nuuk". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind Nuuk?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind Nuuk (WGT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WGT is 4 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 WGT?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and WGT 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 WGT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–12:00 ECT.