Ecuador uses two time zones: Ecuador Time (ECT, UTC-5) for the mainland and Galápagos Time (GALT, UTC-6) for the Galápagos Islands.

Ecuador does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Both the mainland and the Galápagos Islands remain on their respective time zones year-round.

The time difference between Ecuador's mainland (ECT, UTC-5) and the United States varies by U.S. time zone. Ecuador is on the same time as Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) during the U.S. winter months and 1 hour behind Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during the summer.

Yes, the mainland of Ecuador shares its time zone (ECT, UTC-5) with Colombia and Peru. The Galápagos Islands (GALT, UTC-6) share their time zone with parts of Central America, such as Belize.