What time zone is Equador in?

Equador currently uses Brasilia Standard Time (UTC−03:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Fortaleza.

What is the UTC offset in Equador right now?

Equador is currently UTC−03:00

Current Time in Equador, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

5:24:20 PM

17:24:20

Friday, September 11, 2026

-03 (Brasilia Standard Time) · UTC−03:00

America/Fortaleza

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Time zone details

Equador does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Equador

Sunrise5:22 AMSolar noon11:23 AMSunset5:24 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Brazil
Administrative area: Rio Grande do Norte
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)

Practical

Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, English, French
Dialing code: +55
Population: 5,360
Elevation: Approximately 562 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 6° 56' S / 36° 43' W

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Clock changes in Equador

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Solar noon: 11:23 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 02 min22 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:01 AM – 5:45 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:37 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:13 AM – 6:33 PM

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Friday, September 11, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:22 AM (east, 85.6°)
Sunset: 5:24 PM (west, 274.2°)
Day length: 12 hr 02 min22 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:23 AM (78.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:01 AM – 5:45 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:37 AM – 6:09 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:13 AM – 6:33 PM

Moon

Phase: New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:31 AM (east, 88.3°)
Moonset: 5:53 PM (west, 268.4°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 5:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, September 11	5:22 AM	5:24 PM	12 hr 02 min	22 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, September 12	5:21 AM	5:24 PM	12 hr 02 min	22 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, September 13	5:21 AM	5:24 PM	12 hr 03 min	23 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, September 14	5:20 AM	5:24 PM	12 hr 03 min	22 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, September 15	5:20 AM	5:23 PM	12 hr 03 min	22 sec longer than the previous day
Wednesday, September 16	5:19 AM	5:23 PM	12 hr 04 min	23 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, September 17	5:19 AM	5:23 PM	12 hr 04 min	22 sec longer than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Rio Grande do Norte

Sat, Oct 3, 2026Mártires de Cunhaú e Uruaçu
Sun, Oct 4, 2026Election Day
Mon, Oct 12, 2026Our Lady of Aparecida

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Equador in?: Equador currently uses Brasilia Standard Time (UTC−03:00). Its IANA time zone is America/Fortaleza.
When is the next clock change in Equador?: No clock changes are scheduled for Equador in the next 12 months
Does Equador observe daylight saving time?: Equador does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Equador right now?: Equador is currently UTC−03:00