WGT to ECT Time Converter

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

Nuuk · West Greenland Time
10:50:31
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
GMT-1 · UTC-01:00
Quito · Ecuador Time
06:50:31
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

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

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
ECT (Ecuador Time)
Observes DST
No

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 WGT 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 Nuuk (WGT). 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: 13:00–16:00 WGT (09:00–12:00 ECT).

Hour-by-hour WGT to ECT conversion table

WGT time (Nuuk)ECT time (Quito)Status
00:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue02:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue03:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue04:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue05:00 TueWGT working
10:00 Tue06:00 TueWGT working
11:00 Tue07:00 TueWGT working
12:00 Tue08:00 TueWGT working
13:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
14:00 Tue10:00 TueBoth at work
15:00 Tue11:00 TueBoth at work
16:00 Tue12:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue13:00 TueECT working
18:00 Tue14:00 TueECT working
19:00 Tue15:00 TueECT working
20:00 Tue16:00 TueECT working
21:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-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

West Greenland Time (WGT)
IANA identifier
America/Nuuk
Current UTC offset
UTC-01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-1
Major cities in this zone
Nuuk
Ecuador Time (ECT)
IANA identifier
America/Guayaquil
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
GMT-5
Major cities in this zone
Guayaquil

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WGT and ECT right now?+
ECT (Ecuador Time) is currently 4 hours behind WGT (West Greenland Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WGT or ECT observe daylight saving time?+
WGT: observes daylight saving time. ECT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WGT and ECT?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 WGT (09:00–12:00 ECT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Quito when it is 12:00 noon in Nuuk?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Nuuk (WGT), it is 08:00 Tue in Quito (ECT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WGT and ECT?+
WGT maps to "America/Nuuk" 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 Nuuk ahead of or behind Quito?+
Whether Nuuk (WGT) is ahead of or behind Quito (ECT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ECT is 4 hours behind WGT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WGT and ECT?+
WGT 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 WGT and ECT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 WGT.