New York is 0-1 hours ahead of Quito depending on DST. During US standard time (November-March), both cities are UTC-5. During US DST (March-November), New York is 1 hour ahead. Ecuador doesn't observe DST.
Quito is Ecuador's capital, located right on the equator.
Business hours overlap almost completely! The minimal time difference makes US-Ecuador coordination easy. 9:00 AM Quito is 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM NY.
Quito and New York are connected by flights via Miami, Houston, or Bogotá. LATAM, Avianca, and American operate services taking 7-10 hours total.