Local Time in Machala, Ecuador
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- IANA Zone
- America/Guayaquil
- Country
- Ecuador
- Continent
- South America
Latest news in Machala
- Judge shot dead in Ecuador while heading to gym without her bodyguardsCBS News · 161d ago
- Ecuadorian Judge Fatally Shot While On the Way to the GymPeople.com · 161d ago
- Ecuador – Machala: a Salesian presence that continues to sow hope - ANSAgenzia iNfo Salesiana · 138d ago
- 13 inmates found dead in Ecuadorian prison plagued by violenceCNN · 316d ago
- Weather Forecast and Conditions for El Cambio, Machala Canton, El Oro, EcuadorThe Weather Channel · 73d ago
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Local Vibe
Machala is a city in south-west Ecuador. It is the capital of the El Oro Province, and is located near the Gulf of Guayaquil on fertile lowlands. Machala has a population of 288,072 according to the 2022 census; it is the sixth-biggest city in the country, and the second-most important port city after Guayaquil. It has been referred to as the Banana Capital of the World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Machala right now?
- The current time in Machala, Ecuador is 02:29:14 PM (GMT-5), which is UTC-5.
- What time zone is Machala in?
- Machala uses the America/Guayaquil time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated GMT-5, UTC-5.
- Does Machala observe daylight saving time?
- No. Machala does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays at UTC-5 year-round.
- What is the UTC offset in Machala?
- Machala is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).