Cochabamba runs on UTC−4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Cochabamba and your time
Cochabamba at a glance
| Country | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Region | Cochabamba |
| Time zone | America/La_Paz |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 17.38° S, 66.16° W |
Time zone in Cochabamba
Cochabamba follows the America/La_Paz time zone and stays on UTC−4 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Cochabamba is on the same time as the rest of Bolivia, including the capital, Sucre.
Clock changes in Cochabamba, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Cochabamba for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Cochabamba and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Cochabamba: the clock reads 1:00 PM in London, 12:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
Cochabamba never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Cochabamba
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Cochabamba last between 11 hours 5 minutes and 13 hours 10 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Cochabamba
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:54 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:48 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 10 min |
When the sun is highest in Cochabamba
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Cochabamba: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Cochabamba
Every city below shares Cochabamba’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quillacollo | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sacaba | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oruro | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sucre | 207 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| La Paz | 233 km (145 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Potosí | 249 km (154 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Cochabamba today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cochabamba in?
Cochabamba uses the America/La_Paz time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does Cochabamba use daylight saving time?
No. Cochabamba stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Cochabamba and London?
Cochabamba is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Cochabamba does not.
Is Cochabamba on the same time as Sucre?
Yes. Cochabamba and Sucre both use UTC−4 right now.
How long is the longest day in Cochabamba?
About 13 hours 10 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.