What time zone is Palenque in?

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

Does Palenque observe daylight saving time?

No. Palenque uses ECT (UTC−5) all year.

Current Time in Palenque, Los Ríos, Ecuador

5:59:53 PM

17:59:53

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

ECT (Ecuador Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Guayaquil

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Time zone details

Palenque does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Palenque

Sunrise5:58 AMSolar noon12:02 PMSunset6:07 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Ecuador
Administrative area: Los Ríos
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +593
Population: 9,083
Elevation: Approximately 31 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 1° 26' S / 79° 45' W

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Clock changes in Palenque

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Solar noon: 12:02 PM
Sunset: 6:07 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 10 min5 sec longer than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:36 AM – 6:28 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:12 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:47 AM – 7:18 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination91%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:58 AM (east, 103.2°)
Sunset: 6:07 PM (west, 256.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 10 min5 sec longer than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:02 PM (78.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:36 AM – 6:28 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:12 AM – 6:53 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:47 AM – 7:18 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Moonrise: 8:46 PM (northeast, 62.6°)
Moonset: 8:06 AM (northwest, 296.4°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	5:58 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 10 min	5 sec longer than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	5:57 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 10 min	6 sec longer than the previous day
Friday, October 30	5:57 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 10 min	5 sec longer than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	5:57 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 10 min	5 sec longer than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	5:57 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 10 min	5 sec longer than the previous day
Monday, November 2	5:57 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 10 min	5 sec longer than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	5:57 AM	6:07 PM	12 hr 10 min	5 sec longer 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 Palenque in?: Palenque uses Ecuador Time (ECT, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Guayaquil.
When is the next clock change in Palenque?: No clock changes are scheduled for Palenque in the next 12 months
Does Palenque observe daylight saving time?: No. Palenque uses ECT (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Palenque?: Palenque is UTC−5 all year