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Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Bolivia Time
- IANA zone
- America/La_Paz
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−4
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Bolivia
- Region
- La Paz Department
- Population
- 2,004,652
- Coordinates
- 16.50° S, 68.15° W
- Elevation
- 3782 m
La Paz is a city in Bolivia, in La Paz Department, with a population of about 2,004,652. It uses the Bolivia Time time zone (IANA identifier America/La_Paz).
La Paz does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−4 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Sucre.
Because La Paz lies at 16.50° S, 68.15° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 11 h 09 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 13 h 07 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:36 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 7:00 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 09 min |
| September equinox | 6:22 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| December solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 07 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is La Paz in?
La Paz is in the Bolivia Time time zone, IANA identifier America/La_Paz. The UTC offset is UTC−4.
Does La Paz have daylight saving time?
No. La Paz stays on UTC−4 all year.
What is the time difference between La Paz and New York?
In January New York is 1 hour behind La Paz, and in July it is the same time as La Paz, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between La Paz and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 4 hours behind La Paz, and in July it is 3 hours behind La Paz, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in La Paz?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 7:00 AM and sets at about 6:08 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:57 AM and sets at about 7:04 PM (local time).