Standard TimeECT |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
America/Guayaquil |
Azogus time compared to Beijing time (China) |
13 hours ahead |
Introduction to Azogues, Ecuador
Azogues is the capital of the province of Cañar in southern Ecuador, located in the western foothills of the Andes at an altitude of about 2,518 meters. The city was founded in 1562, and its name is derived from the word "blue heron" in the local indigenous language, and still retains a strong colonial architectural style and Quechua cultural traditions.
Geographic and economic characteristics
Asogus has a predominantly hilly terrain and is surrounded by sugar cane, coffee and toquilla grass, the raw material for traditional straw hats. As a regional center of commerce, its handicraft market is famous for its finely woven Panama straw hats. In recent years, food processing and small-scale manufacturing have gradually become the backbone of the economy, and colonial-style churches and red-tiled, white-walled buildings can be found throughout the city.
Cultural and Tourist Highlights
The Church of San Francisco and the Provincial Museum of Cañar are landmarks of the city, and the Feast of Our Lady attracts a large number of pilgrims every September. On the outskirts of the city, visitors can hike to the "Duanes Observatory" for a panoramic view of the city or explore the ruins of the neighboring Inca Trail. Local specialties such as roasted guinea pig and humitas reflect the fusion of Andean and Spanish food cultures.
Azogus Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
06:09
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Sunset Time
18:26
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