WST to ECT Time Converter

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

Apia · Samoa Time
15:38:55
Thursday, May 28, 2026
GMT+13 · UTC+13:00
Quito · Ecuador Time
21:38:55
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
GMT-5 · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can WST 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 Apia (WST). 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: 09:00–10:00 WST (15:00–16:00 ECT).

Hour-by-hour WST to ECT conversion table

WST time (Apia)ECT time (Quito)Status
00:00 Thu06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu09:00 WedECT working
04:00 Thu10:00 WedECT working
05:00 Thu11:00 WedECT working
06:00 Thu12:00 WedECT working
07:00 Thu13:00 WedECT working
08:00 Thu14:00 WedECT working
09:00 Thu15:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Thu16:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Thu17:00 WedWST working
12:00 Thu18:00 WedWST working
13:00 Thu19:00 WedWST working
14:00 Thu20:00 WedWST working
15:00 Thu21:00 WedWST working
16:00 Thu22:00 WedWST working
17:00 Thu23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu05:00 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

Samoa Time (WST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Apia
Current UTC offset
UTC+13:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+13
Major cities in this zone
Apia
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 Apia or time in Guayaquil.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between WST and ECT right now?+
ECT (Ecuador Time) is currently 18 hours behind WST (Samoa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does WST or ECT observe daylight saving time?+
WST: does not observe daylight saving time. ECT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between WST and ECT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 WST (15:00–16:00 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 Apia?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Apia (WST), it is 18:00 Wed in Quito (ECT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for WST and ECT?+
WST maps to "Pacific/Apia" 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 Apia ahead of or behind Quito?+
Whether Apia (WST) is ahead of or behind Quito (ECT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now ECT is 18 hours behind WST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for WST and ECT?+
WST is UTC+13:00 (GMT+13) 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 WST and ECT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 WST.