La Paz runs on UTC−4 every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
La Paz and your time
La Paz at a glance
| Country | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Region | La Paz Department |
| Time zone | America/La_Paz |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 16.50° S, 68.15° W |
Which time zone La Paz uses
The clocks in La Paz follow America/La_Paz and keep UTC−4 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
La Paz is on the same time as the rest of Bolivia, including the capital, Sucre.
Clock changes in La Paz, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in La Paz for 2026 or 2027.
La Paz time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in La Paz, it is 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 |
La Paz 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, sunset and day length in La Paz
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in La Paz, from 11 hours 9 minutes to 13 hours 7 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in La Paz
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:37 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 7:00 AM | 6:09 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 5:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 7 min |
Clock time and sun time in La Paz
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in La Paz: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near La Paz
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oruro | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puno (Peru) | 213 km (132 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Quillacollo | 222 km (138 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cochabamba | 233 km (145 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Juliaca (Peru) | 239 km (149 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Sacaba | 246 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tacna (Peru) | 280 km (174 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as La Paz today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Bolivia
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is La Paz in?
La Paz uses the America/La_Paz time zone, which is UTC−4 all year.
Does La Paz use daylight saving time?
No. La Paz stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between La Paz and London?
La Paz is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and La Paz does not.
Is La Paz on the same time as Sucre?
Yes. La Paz and Sucre both use UTC−4 right now.
How long is the longest day in La Paz?
About 13 hours 7 minutes, around the December solstice. The shortest day, around the June solstice, has about 11 hours 9 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.