Principal — Local Time

08:19:55
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
GMT-5(Ecuador Time)UTC-5
Sunrise
06:22
Sunset
18:20
Day Length
11 hr 58 min
Solar Noon
12:21
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 06:00 · Civil Dusk: 18:42
06:2218:20
Golden hour · Morning
06:22 – 06:51
Golden hour · Evening
17:51 – 18:20

Daylight Saving Time

GMT-5 does not observe daylight saving time

🌔Moon Phase

Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 99%
Moonrise: 17:50 · Moonset: 06:14
Full Moon · 1d

Time Difference

New York
09:19+1h
London
14:19+6h
Paris
15:19+7h
Athens
16:19+8h
Moscow
16:19+8h
Dubai
17:19+9h
Mumbai
18:49+10h 30m
Beijing
21:19+13h
Tokyo
22:19+14h
Sydney
23:19+15h

Distance Calculator

Calculate the air distance from Principal to any city worldwide

Principal, Ecuador
3° 2' S, 78° 45' W

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GMT-5
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GMT-5
Sigsig5.5 km
GMT-5
Ganansol6.9 km
GMT-5
Loma de Tomsha7.1 km
GMT-5
Cuchil7.6 km
GMT-5
San Juan del Cid9.7 km
GMT-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Principal?

The current local time in Principal, Ecuador is displayed above in real-time. Principal uses the GMT-5 timezone (UTC-5).

Does Principal observe daylight saving time?

No, GMT-5 does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC-5 year-round.

When does the sun rise and set in Principal?

Today in Principal, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset is at 18:20. The total day length is 11h 58m.

What is the UTC offset for Principal?

Principal is in the GMT-5 timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-5. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Guayaquil.