Current Time in Loja, Ecuador 🇪🇨
Lat/Long: 3.99° S, 79.2° W
Elevation: 2,060 m above sea level
Population rank: #9 of 125 cities in Ecuador by population
Province: Loja
Country: 🇪🇨 Ecuador (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Guayaquil
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT-5
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Loja is in the America/Guayaquil time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Loja, Ecuador, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Loja
Loja gets 11h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Loja is at 06:23 and sunset in Loja is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 53m near the June solstice to 12h 21m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Loja and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Loja right now.
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Cities Sharing Loja's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Loja.
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Prayer Times in Loja
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 30 Jun ● | 05:06 | 06:23 | 12:20 | 15:43 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Wed, 1 Jul | 05:06 | 06:23 | 12:20 | 15:44 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 2 Jul | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:20 | 15:44 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 3 Jul | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:21 | 15:44 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Sat, 4 Jul | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:21 | 15:44 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:21 | 15:44 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:21 | 15:45 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Loja
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Moon Phases & Times for Loja
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:04
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 07:40
View the detailed moon calendar for Loja with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
How Far Is Loja From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 4,116 km | SE (125deg) |
| New York | 4,999 km | N (6deg) |
| Los Angeles | 5,884 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 9,604 km | NE (38deg) |
| Paris | 9,727 km | NE (41deg) |
| Moscow | 12,021 km | NNE (32deg) |
| Sydney | 13,263 km | SW (227deg) |
| Dubai | 14,616 km | ENE (59deg) |
Loja's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Loja and you would surface near Teluk Intan, Malaysia, about 25 km from the antipodal point at 4.0deg N, 100.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Loja
What time is it in Loja right now?
The current local time in Loja is 07:49 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Loja follows the America/Guayaquil time zone.
What time zone is Loja in?
Loja 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 Loja?
Is Loja on daylight saving time right now?
No — Loja is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 30, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Loja tonight?
The moon phase over Loja tonight is Full Moon with 99.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Loja?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Loja, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.