Current local time in La Paz, Bolivia
The live clock above shows the time in La Paz. La Paz is in the America/La Paz time zone, UTC−4 right now.
| Country | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Region | La Paz |
| Population | about 1.2 million |
| Coordinates | 16.50° S, 68.15° W |
| Time zone | America/La Paz |
| Abbreviation | UTC−4 |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
La Paz doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 7:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 6 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over La Paz at about 12:41 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 33 minutes ahead of the sun, because La Paz sits at 68.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
La Paz time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with La Paz |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 9.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 12 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 13 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs La Paz |
|---|---|---|
| Oruro | 197 km (123 mi) | same time |
| Puno, Peru | 214 km (133 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Quillacollo | 223 km (138 mi) | same time |
| Cochabamba | 234 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Juliaca, Peru | 240 km (149 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Tacna, Peru | 279 km (173 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Arica, Chile | 318 km (198 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Arequipa, Peru | 361 km (224 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Bolivia
Questions people ask
What time zone is La Paz in?
La Paz is in the America/La Paz time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does La Paz have daylight saving time?
La Paz doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 all year.
Why isn't noon in La Paz when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. La Paz's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 33 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).