RET to ECT Time Converter

Convert Réunion Time (RET) to Ecuador Time (ECT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 9 hours behind.

Saint-Denis · Réunion Time
17:16:35
Sunday, May 24, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00
Quito · Ecuador Time
08:16:35
Sunday, May 24, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: RET (Saint-Denis)
To: ECT (Quito)
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Daylight Saving status right now

RET (Réunion Time)
Observes DST
No
ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No

When can RET 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 Saint-Denis (RET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 17:00–18:00 RET (08:00–09:00 ECT).

Hour-by-hour RET to ECT conversion table

RET time (Saint-Denis)ECT time (Quito)Status
00:00 Sun15:00 SatECT working
01:00 Sun16:00 SatECT working
02:00 Sun17:00 SatOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun18:00 SatOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun19:00 SatOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun20:00 SatOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun21:00 SatOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun22:00 SatOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun23:00 SatOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun00:00 SunRET working
10:00 Sun01:00 SunRET working
11:00 Sun02:00 SunRET working
12:00 Sun03:00 SunRET working
13:00 Sun04:00 SunRET working
14:00 Sun05:00 SunRET working
15:00 Sun06:00 SunRET working
16:00 Sun07:00 SunRET working
17:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun09:00 SunECT working
19:00 Sun10:00 SunECT working
20:00 Sun11:00 SunECT working
21:00 Sun12:00 SunECT working
22:00 Sun13:00 SunECT working
23:00 Sun14:00 SunECT working

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

Réunion Time (RET)
IANA identifier
Indian/Reunion
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+4
Major cities in this zone
Saint-Denis
Ecuador Time (ECT)
IANA identifier
America/Guayaquil
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Guayaquil

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Saint-Denis or time in Guayaquil.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between RET and ECT right now?+
ECT (Ecuador Time) is currently 9 hours behind RET (Réunion Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does RET or ECT observe daylight saving time?+
RET: does not observe daylight saving time. ECT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between RET and ECT?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 17:00–18:00 RET (08:00–09:00 ECT).
What time is it in Quito when it is 12:00 noon in Saint-Denis?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Saint-Denis (RET), it is 03:00 Sun in Quito (ECT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for RET and ECT?+
RET maps to "Indian/Reunion" 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 Saint-Denis ahead of or behind Quito?+
Whether Saint-Denis (RET) is ahead of or behind Quito (ECT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ECT is 9 hours behind RET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for RET and ECT?+
RET is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4) 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 RET and ECT?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between RET and ECT is 17:00–18:00 RET.