Quito to Seattle Time Difference
🇪🇨 Quito is currently 2 hours behind of 🇺🇸 Seattle. This difference varies between 3h and 2h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-2h
Business overlap
7h
Distance
6,790 km
Approx. flight
8h
Hour-by-Hour: Quito to Seattle
| 🇪🇨 Quito | 🇺🇸 Seattle | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, while Quito does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Quito is 2 hours behind relative to Seattle.
Min difference
3h
Max difference
2h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Quito and Seattle (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇪🇨 Quito
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Seattle
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Quito and Seattle?
The time difference between Quito and Seattle is currently 2 hours behind. Quito uses GMT-5 (UTC-5), while Seattle uses PDT (UTC-7). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 3 hours behind to 2 hours behind.
When it's noon in Quito, what time is it in Seattle?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Quito, it is 10:00 AM in Seattle. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Quito and Seattle change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 3 hours behind and 2 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Quito and Seattle?
The best time to call is between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Quito (which is 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Seattle). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Quito ahead or behind Seattle?
Quito is currently 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
What time zone is Quito in?
Quito is in the America/Guayaquil time zone, currently using GMT-5 (UTC-5). Quito does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Quito in Seattle?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Quito, it is 10:00 PM in Seattle.