Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name
Republic of Ecuador
Area in Km2
283,561
Population
15,444,634 population
Capital
Quito
Religion
80% Catholic; 11% Evangelical; 9% Other
Government
Unitary presidential constitutional republic

Language

Official language
Spanish
Languages spoken
Quechua

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)
-6

Currency

Currency
Dollar

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances
High criminality risk
Border Issues
Airports customs
Drugs possession
Not allowed
Theft & Scams
High

Credit cards

Popular
Yes
Cards
American express, Diners club, Mastercard, Visa

Tips

Leave a tip
Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code
+593
Internet availability
Medium

Electricity

V
120
Hz
60