Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ecuador 🇪🇨 (1993)
| Country: | Ecuador |
| Capital: | Quito |
| Abbreviations: | EC, ECU |
| IANA Time Zones: | 2 |
| Dial Code: | +593 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
4 FEB
04 Feb 1993 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Thursday, 04 February 1993, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Thursday, 04 February 1993, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 04 Feb 1993 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in Ecuador (1993)
| Province | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Azuay | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Bolívar | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Cañar | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Carchi | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Chimborazo Province | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Cotopaxi | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| El Oro | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Esmeraldas | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Galápagos | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Guayas | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Imbabura | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Loja | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Los Ríos | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Manabí | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Morona-Santiago Province | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Napo | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Orellana Province | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Pastaza Province | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Pichincha | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Santa Elena | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Sucumbíos | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Tungurahua Province | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
| Zamora Chinchipe | - | 04 Feb 1993 |
DST Changes Summary for Ecuador
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | 1992 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 04 Feb | 1993 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Ecuador
Does Ecuador use Daylight Saving Time in 1993?
Yes, Ecuador observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1993 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Ecuador?
The next scheduled time transition in Ecuador will take place on Thursday, 04 February 1993. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned backward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time ends.
Does all of Ecuador follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Ecuador spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each province.
How will the next transition affect the day in Ecuador?
Following the shift on 04 Feb 1993, you will notice that there is more light in the morning compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this backward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.