Quebec City to El Retén time converter

El Retén is 1 hour behind Quebec City. When it is 9:00 AM in Quebec City, it is 8:00 AM in El Retén.

Quebec City EDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

El Retén COT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Quebec, Canada
Wed, Oct 21
EDTUTC-4
Colombia
Wed, Oct 21
COTUTC-5-1h
Finding your time zone…

12:54 PM in Quebec City, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Quebec City to El Retén conversion table

Every hour of today in Quebec City and the matching time in El Retén. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

Quebec CityEl Retén
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Quebec City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in El Retén).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Quebec City and El Retén switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -1h

Distance

Quebec City and El Retén are 4,036 km (2,508 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Quebec City and El Retén?

El Retén is 1 hour behind Quebec City.

What time is it in El Retén when it is 9 AM in Quebec City?

When it is 9:00 AM in Quebec City, it is 8:00 AM in El Retén.

When is the best time to call El Retén from Quebec City?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Quebec City (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in El Retén).

Does the time difference between Quebec City and El Retén change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.