Seattle to Quito Time Difference
🇺🇸 Seattle 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
6,790 km
Approx. flight
8h
Hour-by-Hour: Seattle to Quito
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | 🇪🇨 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)
Seattle 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, Seattle is 2 hours ahead relative to Quito.
Min difference
2h
Max difference
3h
Best Meeting Times
There are 7 overlapping business hours between Seattle and Quito (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Seattle
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🇪🇨 Quito
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seattle and Quito?
The time difference between Seattle and Quito is currently 2 hours ahead. Seattle 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 Seattle, what time is it in Quito?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Seattle, it is 2:00 PM in Quito. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Seattle and Quito change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Seattle 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 Seattle and Quito?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in Seattle (which is 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Quito). This 7-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Seattle ahead or behind Quito?
Seattle is currently 2 hours behind Quito.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle is in the America/Los Angeles time zone, currently using PDT (UTC-7). Seattle observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Seattle in Quito?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Seattle, it is 2:00 AM in Quito.