Current Date And Time In Zaruma, Ecuador
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:14:00 ECT
State: El Oro
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 12,505
District: Zaruma
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Zaruma, a city in El Oro, Ecuador in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Zaruma — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Zaruma | |
| District / County | Zaruma | |
| State | El Oro | |
| Country | Ecuador | |
| Continent | South America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 12,505 | |
| Area | 2.71 km² (1.05 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in El Oro | #8 of 12 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +593 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ec | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 1,056 | |
| In Feet | 3,465 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | -3.69 | |
| Longitude | -79.61 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 3.692° S 79.613° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 41' 32" S 79° 36' 45" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 41.54' S 79° 36.75' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to El Oro Capital | 62 km Northwest of Machala | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Matapalo, Peru (65 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -06:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:23 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:24 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 1m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Guayaquil | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1595-12-08 |
Zaruma is a city situated in El Oro, Ecuador, within South America. It falls under Zaruma, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Zaruma as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in El Oro
The latitude and longitude of Zaruma pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 1,056 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Zaruma on the map
Zaruma runs on UTC -06:00 to -05:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Zaruma run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Zaruma exchange rates
To ring a number in Zaruma from outside Ecuador, dial +593 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Zaruma and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Zaruma ranks #8 of 12 cities in El Oro. It lies about 62 km Northwest of Machala, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the El Oro market. › Cities near Zaruma
Zaruma has a recorded population of approximately 12,505 people. That places it #8 of 12 cities with population data in El Oro. Browse more cities in El Oro for comparison.
Zaruma spans approximately 2.71 square kilometers (1.05 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Zaruma keeps UTC -06:00 to -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:23 AM and sets around 06:24 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Zaruma price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Zaruma currency page.
Zaruma is about 62 km Northwest of Machala, the capital of El Oro. See cities near Zaruma for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Zaruma lands you closest to Matapalo, Peru, about 65 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Zaruma sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
