HST to ECT Time Converter

Convert Hawaii Standard Time (HST) to Ecuador Time (ECT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

Honolulu · Hawaii Standard Time
13:00:31
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
HST · UTC-10:00
Quito · Ecuador Time
18:00:31
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

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From: HST (Honolulu)
To: ECT (Quito)
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Daylight Saving status right now

HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No

When can HST 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 Honolulu (HST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 HST (14:00–16:00 ECT).

Hour-by-hour HST to ECT conversion table

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

Hawaii Standard Time (HST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Honolulu
Current UTC offset
UTC-10:00
Current abbreviation
HST
Major cities in this zone
Honolulu
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 Honolulu and Quito

Honolulu
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:02
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
13h 7m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between HST and ECT right now?+
ECT (Ecuador Time) is currently 5 hours ahead HST (Hawaii Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does HST or ECT observe daylight saving time?+
HST: does not observe daylight saving time. ECT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between HST and ECT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 HST (14:00–16:00 ECT), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Quito when it is 12:00 noon in Honolulu?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Honolulu (HST), it is 17:00 Wed in Quito (ECT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for HST and ECT?+
HST maps to "Pacific/Honolulu" 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 Honolulu ahead of or behind Quito?+
Whether Honolulu (HST) is ahead of or behind Quito (ECT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ECT is 5 hours ahead HST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for HST and ECT?+
HST is UTC-10:00 (HST) 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 HST and ECT?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 HST.