GMT to ECT Time Converter

Convert Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Ecuador Time (ECT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

London · Greenwich Mean Time
00:17:47
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00
Quito · Ecuador Time
18:17:47
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

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From: GMT (London)
To: ECT (Quito)
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Daylight Saving status right now

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00
ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: GMT observes DST while ECT does not. The 6-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when GMT starts or ends DST.

When can GMT and ECT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in London (GMT). 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 GMT (09:00–10:00 ECT).

Hour-by-hour GMT to ECT conversion table

GMT time (London)ECT time (Quito)Status
00:00 Wed18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed03:00 WedGMT working
10:00 Wed04:00 WedGMT working
11:00 Wed05:00 WedGMT working
12:00 Wed06:00 WedGMT working
13:00 Wed07:00 WedGMT working
14:00 Wed08:00 WedGMT working
15:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed11:00 WedECT working
18:00 Wed12:00 WedECT working
19:00 Wed13:00 WedECT working
20:00 Wed14:00 WedECT working
21:00 Wed15:00 WedECT working
22:00 Wed16:00 WedECT working
23:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-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

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham
Ecuador Time (ECT)
IANA identifier
America/Guayaquil
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Guayaquil

Sun today in London and Quito

London
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
20:41
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 26m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between GMT and ECT right now?+
ECT (Ecuador Time) is currently 6 hours behind GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does GMT or ECT observe daylight saving time?+
GMT: observes daylight saving time. ECT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between GMT and ECT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 GMT (09:00–10:00 ECT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Quito when it is 12:00 noon in London?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in London (GMT), it is 06:00 Wed in Quito (ECT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for GMT and ECT?+
GMT maps to "Europe/London" in the IANA database. ECT maps to "America/Guayaquil". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is London ahead of or behind Quito?+
Whether London (GMT) is ahead of or behind Quito (ECT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ECT is 6 hours behind GMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for GMT and ECT?+
GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1) and ECT is UTC-05:00 (GMT-5). 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 GMT and ECT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 GMT.