What time zone is Playa de Oro in?

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

Does Playa de Oro observe daylight saving time?

No. Playa de Oro uses ECT (UTC−5) all year.

What is the UTC offset of Playa de Oro?

Playa de Oro is UTC−5 all year

Current Time in Playa de Oro, Eloy Alfaro, Esmeraldas, Ecuador

12:06:49 PM

12:06:49

Saturday, October 17, 2026

ECT (Ecuador Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Guayaquil

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Time zone details

Playa de Oro does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Playa de Oro

Sunrise5:57 AMSolar noon12:00 PMSunset6:03 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +593
Elevation: Approximately 66 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 0° 52' N / 78° 47' W

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Clock changes in Playa de Oro

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Solar noon: 12:00 PM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 05 min2 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination41%

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Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:57 AM (east, 99.3°)
Sunset: 6:03 PM (west, 260.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 05 min2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:00 PM (79.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:36 AM – 6:24 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:12 AM – 6:48 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:48 AM – 7:12 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (41% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:33 AM (southeast, 116.3°)
Moonset: 11:53 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	5:57 AM	6:03 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	5:57 AM	6:03 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	5:57 AM	6:02 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	5:57 AM	6:02 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:57 AM	6:02 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:56 AM	6:02 PM	12 hr 05 min	2 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:56 AM	6:02 PM	12 hr 05 min	1 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 Playa de Oro in?: Playa de Oro uses Ecuador Time (ECT, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Guayaquil.
When is the next clock change in Playa de Oro?: No clock changes are scheduled for Playa de Oro in the next 12 months
Does Playa de Oro observe daylight saving time?: No. Playa de Oro uses ECT (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Playa de Oro?: Playa de Oro is UTC−5 all year