Does New York observe daylight saving time?

Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

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 New York?

8:00 AM in Quito, on the same day.

New York to Quito Meeting Planner

Quito is 1 hour behind New York right now. Their working days overlap for 7 hours today.

New York · United States

12:37 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · EDT · summer time

Quito · Ecuador

11:37 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · ECT

Best Meeting Times Between New York and Quito

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Quito). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

New YorkOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time12:37AMnow
QuitoEcuador ·11:37PMYesterday · now

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Date in New York

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in New York time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in New York (13:00) and Quito (12:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in New York (12:00) and Quito (11:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in New York (14:00) and Quito (13:00).

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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.
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Your meeting

New York1:00 PM EDTSun, Oct 18
Quito12:00 PM UTC-5Sun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 17:00 UTC

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Time difference between New York and Quito

Quito is 1 hour behind New York right now: Quito is on ECT (UTC-5) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Quito and New York are on the same time.

Time difference between New York and Quito over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Quito 1 hour behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Same time	Clocks go back in New York
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Quito 1 hour behind	Clocks go forward in New York

New York is on Eastern Standard Time. Quito is on Ecuador Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: New York & Quito Scheduling

What is the time difference between New York and Quito?: Quito is 1 hour behind New York right now: Quito is on ECT (UTC-5) and New York on EDT (UTC-4). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in New York: then Quito and New York are on the same time.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between New York and Quito?: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM in Quito). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 7 hours of overlap today.
Does New York observe daylight saving time?: Yes. New York is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
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 New York?: 8:00 AM in Quito, on the same day.

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