Time Now in Montecristi, Ecuador 🇪🇨
Lat/Long: 1.05° S, 80.66° W
Elevation: 135 m above sea level
Population rank: #54 of 125 cities in Ecuador by population
Province: Manabí
Country: 🇪🇨 Ecuador (South America)
IANA Timezone: America/Guayaquil
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT-5
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Montecristi 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 Montecristi, Ecuador, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Montecristi
Daylight Hours in Montecristi
Montecristi gets 12h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Montecristi is at 06:27 and sunset in Montecristi is at 18:30.
Daylight ranges from about 12h 03m near the June solstice to 12h 11m near the December solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Montecristi
What is the current local time in Montecristi?
The live local time in Montecristi is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Montecristi currently observes -05, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Montecristi in?
Montecristi uses the -05 time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Montecristi observe daylight saving time?
No. Montecristi stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Montecristi's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Montecristi.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 05:11 | 06:26 | 12:28 | 15:53 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:11 | 06:27 | 12:28 | 15:53 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:11 | 06:27 | 12:29 | 15:53 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:11 | 06:27 | 12:29 | 15:53 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:11 | 06:27 | 12:29 | 15:53 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:11 | 06:27 | 12:29 | 15:53 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:11 | 06:27 | 12:29 | 15:52 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Montecristi
Sunrise
in Montecristi
↑
6:27 AM
Sunset
in Montecristi
↓
6:30 PM
Day Length
12h 03m
Dawn
in Montecristi
6:04 AM
Dusk
in Montecristi
6:53 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Montecristi
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
26.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Montecristi
How Far Is Montecristi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 4,439 km | SE (127deg) |
| New York | 4,692 km | N (8deg) |
| Los Angeles | 5,531 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 9,446 km | NE (38deg) |
| Paris | 9,585 km | NE (41deg) |
| Moscow | 11,827 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Sydney | 13,361 km | SW (229deg) |
| Tokyo | 14,350 km | NW (317deg) |
Montecristi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Montecristi and you would surface near Padangsidempuan, Indonesia, about 37 km from the antipodal point at 1.1deg N, 99.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Montecristi
What time is it in Montecristi right now?
The current local time in Montecristi is 21:28 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Montecristi follows the America/Guayaquil time zone.
What time zone is Montecristi in?
Montecristi 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 Montecristi?
Montecristi is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Montecristi local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Montecristi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Montecristi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Montecristi today?
Today in Montecristi: sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 18:30, giving 12h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Montecristi tonight?
The moon phase over Montecristi tonight is Waxing Crescent with 26.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Montecristi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Montecristi, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.