ECT to WST Time Converter

Convert Ecuador Time (ECT) to Samoa Time (WST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 18 hours ahead.

Quito · Ecuador Time
21:25:40
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00
Apia · Samoa Time
15:25:40
Thursday, May 28, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00

Convert a specific time

From: ECT (Quito)
To: WST (Apia)
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Daylight Saving status right now

ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No
WST (Samoa Time)
Observes DST
No

When can ECT and WST meet?

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ECT
WST
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.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 15:00–16:00 ECT (09:00–10:00 WST).

Hour-by-hour ECT to WST conversion table

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

Related converters

WST to ECT (reverse)ECT to ESTECT to PSTECT to GMTECT to UTCECT to CETEST to WSTPST to WSTGMT to WSTUTC to WSTCET to WST
Looking for local time? See time in Guayaquil or time in Apia.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between ECT and WST right now?+
WST (Samoa Time) is currently 18 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 WST observe daylight saving time?+
ECT: does not observe daylight saving time. WST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between ECT and WST?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 ECT (09:00–10:00 WST), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Apia when it is 12:00 noon in Quito?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Quito (ECT), it is 06:00 Thu in Apia (WST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for ECT and WST?+
ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil" in the IANA database. WST maps to "Pacific/Apia". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Quito ahead of or behind Apia?+
Whether Quito (ECT) is ahead of or behind Apia (WST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now WST is 18 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 WST?+
ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5) and WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13). 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 WST?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 ECT.