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Chantaco, Loja, Ecuador – Ecuador Flag

Current Date And Time In Chantaco, Ecuador

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:25:09 ECT
State: Loja
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
District: Loja

🌎 Chantaco, Loja, Ecuador – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Chantaco, a city in Loja, Ecuador in South America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Chantaco — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Chantaco, Loja Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameChantaco
District / CountyLoja
StateLoja
CountryEcuador
ContinentSouth America
Ranking & Classification
City TypeSub-District Headquarters
Currency
NameUnited States Dollar
Code ISO-4217USD
Symbol$
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+593
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ec
Elevation
In Meter2,474
In Feet8,117
GPS Coordinates
Latitude-3.88
Longitude-79.33
Decimal Degrees (DD)3.879° S 79.329° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)3° 52' 44" S 79° 19' 44" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)3° 52.73' S 79° 19.74' W
Location Context
Distance to Loja Capital19 km Southeast of Loja
Nearest City in Another CountryEspindola, Peru (87 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🔥 06:21 AM
Sunset🌅 06:22 PM
Day Length12h 0m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Guayaquil

Chantaco – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Chantaco, Loja

Chantaco is a city situated in Loja, Ecuador, within South America. It falls under Loja, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Chantaco as a Sub-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 Loja

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Chantaco

The latitude and longitude of Chantaco pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,474 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Chantaco on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Chantaco

Chantaco 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

💰 Currency Used in Chantaco

Payments and pricing in Chantaco 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. › Chantaco exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Chantaco

To ring a number in Chantaco 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 Chantaco and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Chantaco's Standing Within Loja

It lies about 19 km Southeast of Loja, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Loja market. › Cities near Chantaco

📊 How This Chantaco Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Chantaco into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Chantaco to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Loja market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Chantaco. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Chantaco

🏛 Which state and district is Chantaco in?

Chantaco sits within Loja, is part of Loja in Ecuador. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Chantaco in?

Chantaco keeps UTC -06:00 to -05:00. Today the sun rises around 06:21 AM and sets around 06:22 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Chantaco?

Businesses and shops in Chantaco price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Chantaco currency page.

📍 How far is Chantaco from the state capital?

Chantaco is about 19 km Southeast of Loja, the capital of Loja. See cities near Chantaco for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Chantaco lands you closest to Espindola, Peru, about 87 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Chantaco sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.