Current Time in Guaranda, Ecuador 🇪🇨
Lat/Long: 1.59° S, 79° W
Elevation: 2,680 m above sea level
Population rank: #50 of 125 cities in Ecuador by population
Province: Bolívar
Country: 🇪🇨 Ecuador (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Guayaquil
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: -05
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
The time now in Guaranda, Ecuador is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Guaranda currently observes -05, UTC-5. Guaranda keeps its clocks on UTC−05:00, in the America/Guayaquil time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. So near the equator, its days and nights stay almost the same length all year. At roughly 2680 m, Guaranda is a genuine high-altitude city. Guaranda is fairly isolated: even Sao Paulo lies some 4256 km off. Guaranda is a significant city in Ecuador, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Guaranda gets 12h 08m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:57 and sunset at 18:05.
Guaranda Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Guaranda
Guaranda gets 12h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Guaranda is at 05:57 and sunset in Guaranda is at 18:05.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 01m near the June solstice to 12h 13m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Guaranda and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Guaranda right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in Ecuador
Cities Sharing Guaranda's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Guaranda.
Weather in Guaranda
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Guaranda
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:45 | 05:56 | 12:01 | 15:14 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:44 | 05:56 | 12:01 | 15:14 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:44 | 05:56 | 12:01 | 15:15 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:44 | 05:56 | 12:00 | 15:15 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:43 | 05:56 | 12:00 | 15:15 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:43 | 05:55 | 12:00 | 15:15 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:43 | 05:55 | 12:00 | 15:16 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
14-day Forecast for Guaranda
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Guaranda
Moon Phases & Times for Guaranda
Distances & Clock Changes in Guaranda
How Far Is Guaranda From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 4,256 km | SE (128deg) |
| New York | 4,731 km | N (6deg) |
| Los Angeles | 5,699 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 9,380 km | NE (38deg) |
| Paris | 9,510 km | NE (41deg) |
| Moscow | 11,782 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Sydney | 13,460 km | SW (228deg) |
| Dubai | 14,458 km | ENE (58deg) |
Guaranda's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Guaranda and you would surface near Dumai, Indonesia, about 50 km from the antipodal point at 1.6deg N, 101.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Guaranda
What time is it in Guaranda right now?
The current local time in Guaranda is 17:10 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Guaranda follows the America/Guayaquil time zone.
What time zone is Guaranda in?
Guaranda uses the America/Guayaquil IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Guaranda?
Is Guaranda on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Guaranda as of October 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guaranda today?
In Guaranda today the sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 18:05, giving 12h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Guaranda tonight?
Tonight the moon over Guaranda is in its First Quarter phase, lit 43.0%.
What is solar time in Guaranda?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Guaranda, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.