Los Angeles to Quito Time Difference
🇺🇸 Los Angeles is currently 2 hours ahead of 🇪🇨 Quito. This difference varies between 2h and 3h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
5,624 km
Approx. flight
6.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Los Angeles to Quito
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 🇪🇨 Quito | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, while Quito does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead depending on the season. Currently, Los Angeles is 2 hours ahead relative to Quito.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Los Angeles and Quito (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇪🇨 Quito
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Quito?
The time difference between Los Angeles and Quito is currently 2 hours ahead. Los Angeles uses PDT (UTC-7), while Quito uses GMT-5 (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 2 hours ahead to 3 hours ahead.
When it's noon in Los Angeles, what time is it in Quito?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Los Angeles, it is 2:00 PM in Quito. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Quito change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 2 hours ahead and 3 hours ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Los Angeles and Quito?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Los Angeles (which is 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Quito). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Los Angeles ahead or behind Quito?
Los Angeles is currently 2 hours behind Quito.
What time zone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Los Angeles observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Los Angeles in Quito?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Los Angeles, it is 2:00 AM in Quito.