Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?

No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Quito observe daylight saving time?

No. Quito stays on ECT (UTC-5) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Quito when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?

8:00 PM in Quito, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Hong Kong).

Hong Kong to Quito Meeting Planner

Quito is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Hong Kong · China

12:38 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · HKT

Quito · Ecuador

11:38 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · ECT

Best Meeting Times Between Hong Kong and Quito

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong, which is 10:00 PM in Quito; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

Hong KongOrganizerChina ·12:38PMnow
QuitoEcuador ·11:38PMYesterday · now

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Date in Hong Kong

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Hong Kong time.

11:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (11:00); late evening in Quito (22:00, previous day).
10:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (10:00); late evening in Quito (21:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Hong Kong (09:00); late evening in Quito (20:00, previous day).

The whole day

Pick any slot in the Fit row, or use the arrow keys there, to make it the meeting time.

Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
Fit
Hong KongUTC+8
QuitoUTC-5
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Hong Kong11:00 AM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Quito10:00 PM UTC-5Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-18 03:00 UTC

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Time difference between Hong Kong and Quito

Quito is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Quito is on ECT (UTC-5) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.

Time difference between Hong Kong and Quito over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Quito 13 hours behind	—

Hong Kong is on Hong Kong Standard Time. Quito is on Ecuador Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Hong Kong & Quito Scheduling

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Quito?: Quito is 13 hours behind Hong Kong right now: Quito is on ECT (UTC-5) and Hong Kong on HKT (UTC+8). Neither city changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Quito?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 11:00 AM in Hong Kong, which is 10:00 PM in Quito; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?: No. Hong Kong stays on HKT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Quito observe daylight saving time?: No. Quito stays on ECT (UTC-5) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Quito when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?: 8:00 PM in Quito, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Hong Kong).

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