What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito
Quito is the capital city and seat of government of Ecuador, a country in South America. Ecuador uses the ISO codes EC and ECU, and its international dialling code is +593. The currency in use is the United States dollar (USD).
For the full profile of Ecuador, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Ecuador country page. The country has an estimated population of 18,289,896 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Ecuador
- Capital: Quito
- Region: South America
- Currency: United States dollar (USD)
- Calling code: +593
- Flag emoji: 🇪🇨
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ecuador?
The capital of Ecuador is Quito.
Is Quito the largest city in Ecuador?
Quito is the capital of Ecuador and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Quito?
Quito, like the rest of Ecuador, uses the United States dollar (USD, symbol $).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.