What time zone is La Unión in?

La Unión uses Ecuador Time (ECT, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Guayaquil.

Does La Unión observe daylight saving time?

No. La Unión uses ECT (UTC−5) all year.

Current Time in La Unión, Atacames, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

12:06:54 PM

12:06:54

Saturday, October 17, 2026

ECT (Ecuador Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Guayaquil

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Time zone details

La Unión does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in La Unión

Sunrise6:01 AMSolar noon12:04 PMSunset6:07 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Ecuador
Administrative area: Esmeraldas
District: Atacames
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +593
Elevation: Approximately 15 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 0° 48' N / 79° 51' W

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Clock changes in La Unión

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Solar noon: 12:04 PM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 06 min1 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:41 AM – 6:28 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:16 AM – 6:52 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:52 AM – 7:17 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination41%

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:01 AM (east, 99.3°)
Sunset: 6:07 PM (west, 260.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 06 min1 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:04 PM (79.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:41 AM – 6:28 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:16 AM – 6:52 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:52 AM – 7:17 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (41% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:37 AM (southeast, 116.3°)
Moonset: 11:58 PM (southwest, 244.9°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, October 17	6:01 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 06 min	1 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:01 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 06 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:01 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 06 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:01 AM	6:06 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:01 AM	6:06 PM	12 hr 05 min	1 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	6:01 AM	6:06 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	6:01 AM	6:06 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Ecuador

Mon, Nov 2, 2026All Souls' Day
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Independence of Cuenca
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is La Unión in?: La Unión uses Ecuador Time (ECT, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Guayaquil.
When is the next clock change in La Unión?: No clock changes are scheduled for La Unión in the next 12 months
Does La Unión observe daylight saving time?: No. La Unión uses ECT (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of La Unión?: La Unión is UTC−5 all year